The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to international security cooperation by engaging with high-level delegations from France and the United Kingdom at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the meetings, held separately at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, focused on enhancing the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) capacity to address emerging security threats.
During the first engagement, the IGP welcomed a French delegation led by Régis Colcombet, Director of Defence and Security Cooperation.
The discussions, which included senior military officials from the French Embassy, explored areas of collaboration such as cybercrime investigations, counterterrorism strategies, training programs, and the exchange of security expertise and equipment.
In another session, the IGP, represented by Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Taiwo Adeleke and other senior officers, met with the UK-Nigeria Cyber Security Delegation.
The British team comprised Mark Smith, Country Director at the British High Commission’s Department of Business and Training; Dan Edmund, CEO of Espranaro Limited; and Morayo Adekunle, Deputy Director at the British High Commission.
The discussions focused on understanding the evolving cyber threat landscape, strengthening bilateral cybersecurity cooperation, and implementing best practices in digital security.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging international partnerships and adopting innovative security strategies to enhance national security and combat cyber threats effectively.
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