By Gbenga Nicholas, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to international collaboration in the ongoing fight against transnational crime.
This comes as he received the Honourable Lord David George Hanson, Minister from the UK Home Office, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
During the high-level meeting, both parties underscored the growing threat of transnational crime—particularly cybercrime and fraud—which pose major challenges to both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Lord Hanson commended the existing partnerships between the UK Government and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), especially in combating cybercriminal activities. He further expressed optimism about deepening this collaboration through a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in law enforcement.
Egbetokun welcomed the initiative and lauded the UK Government’s continued support. He emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional ties and building long-term solutions through programs like a proposed fellowship exchange between the Nigeria Police and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA).
“The visit reaffirms the robust partnership between our two countries and highlights our shared dedication to tackling transnational criminal threats,” Egbetokun noted.
He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to bolstering local and international partnerships to reduce crime to its barest minimum.
