Crime Prevention: Police IG Hosts UK National Crime Agency Boss, Seeks More Collaboration
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Wednesday welcomed the United Kingdom (UK) Director General of the National Crime Agency, Mr. Graeme Biggar, to discuss strategies for enhancing crime prevention in the country.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the meeting was held at the Police Headquarters in Abuja.
IGP Egbetokun in his remarks reflected on the already existing relationship between the Police and the UK National Crime Agency in areas of training and support towards combating crimes and criminality.
He also emphasised their partnership in areas of bolstering the effectiveness of the Force in fight against kidnapping and cyber-crime related offences across the country.
The IGP further reiterated the commitment of his administration to engage in fruitful collaborations with relevant agencies towards enhanced training and re-training for officers and men of the Force to effectively address the challenges of policing Nigeria.
In the same vein, Mr. Biggar on behalf of the United Kingdom (UK) Government pledged continuous support to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in all areas.
He stressed that the assistance include enhanced trainings and courses for officers to boost their efficiency towards curbing crimes and criminality across the country.
The meeting also had in attendance the members of the Force Management Team, National Vice President of Interpol, Garba Baba Umar, and the Head of NPF-NCCC, CP Henry Uche.
