IGP Egbetokun Joins African Police Leaders at 12th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting, Emphasizes Regional Integration

IGP Egbetokun Joins African Police Leaders at 12th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting, Emphasizes Regional Integration

The Inspector General of Police of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is currently participating in the 12th African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) Steering Committee Meeting, held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 29 to 30, 2024. The high-profile event brings together senior African police leaders and representatives from AFRIPOL and the AU Secretariat to discuss pressing security challenges affecting the continent, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) reports.

The gathering includes key figures such as the Chairpersons of SARPCCO, CAPCCO, and NAPCCO, alongside AFRIPOL and AU officials. The primary focus of the meeting is on devising strategies to combat transnational security threats, including terrorism and its funding, human trafficking, and cybercrime. Discussions will also explore improved collaboration and cooperation among African police institutions to address these complex challenges.

IGP Egbetokun is attending in his capacity as Chairman of the West African Police Chiefs’ Committee (WAPCCO), representing West African police organizations. He underscored the significance of regional integration in combating crime and highlighted the value of shared expertise and knowledge exchange among African police leaders. The IGP expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meeting would contribute significantly to implementing effective strategies against transnational crimes, enhancing security across the continent.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the IGP’s participation and reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening regional security efforts.