IGP Engages Police Chiefs At 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is currently in South Africa for the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference.
Disclosing this on Wednesday, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP is actively participating in discussions on contemporary security challenges, intelligence-sharing mechanisms, and practical strategies for cross-border policing.
The high-level conference taking place in South Africa, is bringing together more than 200 Police Chiefs and security leaders from 56 countries, including senior law enforcement officials and security experts from across the region and beyond. It is a strategic forum that aims to strengthen international cooperation in tackling transnational crime as well as enhancing global law enforcement synergy.
Adejobi said IGP Egbetokun is scheduled to deliver an address on “Cattle Theft in West Africa: A Conduit for Terrorism and CBRNE Threats,” in which he will be underscoring the nexus between transnational organized crime, terrorism financing, and emerging chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats within the sub-region.
Furthermore, the IGP will be holding bilateral meetings with the INTERPOL President, Major General Naser Alraisi, and the INTERPOL Secretary General, Mr. Valdecy Urquiza.
These discussions will focus on consolidating operational partnerships, deepening intelligence exchange, strengthening mutual legal assistance, and reinforcing Nigeria’s strong commitment to regional and global security cooperation.
