The British government has noted that there is the increasing need for synergy through intelligence gathering to effectively combat security threats, including cybercrimes, cross boarder crimes and other criminalities occuring in Nigeria.
The British government said this when a delegation from the British Embassy in Abuja, led by Andrew Marshall visited the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, on Monday to explore opportunities for enhanced collaborations between the British Embassy and the Kogi State Police Command in tackling security challenges.
The British delegation also discussed operational approach, particularly in intelligence-led operations and counter-kidnapping strategies with the Kogi State Police Commissioner.
The Kogi State CP assured the delegation of the Command’s commitment to strengthening security measures while acknowledging the importance of international cooperation, and pledged to intensify efforts, including robust stop-and-search operations and strategic intelligence sharing to combat insecurities in Kogi State.
A statement on by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya noted that during the meeting, the Commissioner of Police who recently assumed office, highlighted the significance of collaboration with foreign partners, given their advanced security capabilities and resources.
The Kogi Police Command chief encouraged the British Embassy to share any intelligence on criminal activities, even when not actively engaged in field operations, to facilitate swift and effective responses by the law enforcement agents.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
