The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on security agencies in Nigeria to adopt international policing standards, particularly those employed by INTERPOL, to address the country’s growing security challenges.
Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Central Bureau in Abuja Gaidam emphasised the need for modern, technology-driven strategies to enhance national security.
The minister stressed that leveraging INTERPOL’s methodologies would significantly enhance Nigeria’s internal security capabilities, ensuring better protection of lives, properties, and critical infrastructure.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, represented by Major General Olatokunbo Bello, underscored the significance of the workshop in fostering collaboration and intelligence-sharing among security agencies to combat Nigeria’s security challenges.
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor, reiterated the need for inter-agency cooperation and community engagement in ensuring effective policing and public trust.