INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE JOIN FORCES WITH SECURITY EXPERTS, AS IGP INSPECTS INTELLIGENCE INSTALLATIONS IN ABUJA
As part of efforts to fortify intelligence-led policing as a critical element of internal security management, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, conducted an inspection of cutting-edge intelligence installations at Idu Community in Abuja yesterday.
According to DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police’s image maker, the visit was part of the Nigeria Police Force’s strategic engagement with indigenous security experts, especially EIB STRATOC, a homegrown security solutions provider, aimed at strengthening collaboration to enhance national security architecture.
During the inspection along with DIG Ben Nebeolisa Okolo, fdc (Force Intelligence Department), DIG Adebowale Williams, fdc (ICT), AIG Adeleke Taiwo (Depratment of Operations), CP Felix Obe (Federal Operations) and other senior police officers, the IGP noted that intelligence gathering remains the bedrock of effective policing in the 21st century, emphasizing that the Force under his leadership is committed to harnessing technology, innovation, and expertise, both indigenous and foreign, to stay ahead of emerging threats. He assured that the partnership will not only strengthen the Force’s operational capabilities but also deepen community trust and synergy with critical stakeholders in the security sector.
The Inspector-General reiterated his commitment to improved cutting-edge technology for policing Nigeria, and commended the expertise of EIB STRATOC while calling on other security experts and Nigerians to collaborate with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies for improved technology-driven intelligence gathering for a more effective internal and national security architecture.
