The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has met with INTERPOL Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza, in Lyon, France, to strengthen international cooperation against transnational crimes. Disu's visit aimed to enhance intelligence sharing and cross-border policing between Nigeria and INTERPOL. The meeting focused on cybercrime, counter-terrorism, and fugitive tracking. Nigeria seeks stronger action against these crimes through global partnerships.
The discussions between Disu and Urquiza reviewed Nigeria's participation in INTERPOL-supported initiatives and explored opportunities for greater technical and operational cooperation. The Nigerian delegation also discussed measures to leverage INTERPOL's global policing capabilities in tackling evolving security threats. This cooperation aims to disrupt transnational criminal networks and deny them the ability to exploit international borders.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including AIG Olaolu Adegbite, Head of INTERPOL Nigeria and National Central Bureau, Abuja, and AIG Ezima Akaninyene Ifem, Director, Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre. The visit underscored the Nigeria Police Force's renewed emphasis on international partnerships in combating crimes that transcend national borders.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to deepening cooperation with INTERPOL and other international law-enforcement agencies through intelligence, technology, and coordinated policing operations. This collaboration will help prevent criminal networks from exploiting international borders to evade arrest and prosecution. The Force is prioritizing global partnerships to address emerging security challenges.
Cybercrime, counter-terrorism, and financial crimes were key areas of discussion during the meeting. The two sides explored ways to enhance intelligence sharing and cross-border investigations. Nigeria is seeking stronger action against these crimes through global partnerships and cooperation. The INTERPOL Secretary General and the IGP discussed the effective use of INTERPOL databases and policing tools.
The visit by Disu to INTERPOL's General Secretariat was his maiden official visit since assuming office as IGP. The meeting with Urquiza and other senior officials demonstrated Nigeria's commitment to strengthening international cooperation against transnational crimes. The two sides expressed their commitment to working together to address emerging security challenges.
The Nigeria Police Force's engagement with INTERPOL is part of its efforts to address emerging security challenges through global partnerships. The Force is committed to leveraging international cooperation to disrupt transnational criminal networks and enhance national security. The meeting between Disu and Urquiza has paved the way for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and INTERPOL.
Key points
- Nigeria, INTERPOL to strengthen cooperation against cybercrime, terrorism
- IGP, INTERPOL Secretary General discuss fugitive tracking, cross-border policing
- Nigeria Police Force prioritizes global partnerships to address emerging security challenges
