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IGP ATTENDS INTERPOL 27th AFRICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA, ENGAGES IN STRATEGIC BILATERAL MEETINGS. (PHOTOS ). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE

IGP ATTENDS INTERPOL 27th AFRICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA, ENGAGES IN STRATEGIC BILATERAL MEETINGS


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is currently attending the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference taking place in South Africa, a strategic forum that is strengthening international cooperation in tackling transnational crime and enhancing global law enforcement synergy.


The high-level conference 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. The IGP is actively participating in discussions on contemporary security challenges, intelligence-sharing mechanisms, and practical strategies for cross-border policing.


Furthermore, the IGP is scheduled to deliver an address on “Cattle Theft in West Africa: A Conduit for Terrorism and CBRNE Threats,”

where 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.


On the sidelines of the conference, 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 are focusing on consolidating operational partnerships, deepening intelligence exchange, strengthening mutual legal assistance, and reinforcing Nigeria’s strong commitment to regional and global security cooperation.


The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its resolve to remain an active and reliable partner in international law enforcement efforts while continuing to safeguard the lives and property of Nigerians at home and abroad.


DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters

Abuja


27th August, 2025.

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