The Inspector-General of Police (IG) Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday deliberated with officers of the Dubai Police on how to best secure both countries.
The IG received the Dubai delegation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to Egbetokun, the meeting is a significant step towards fostering multi-faceted security cooperation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
During the meeting, the IG emphasised the importance of collaboration in ensuring the safety and protection of citizens from both countries, noting that a considerable number of Nigerians live, work, and conduct business in Dubai, while many UAE nationals reside and engage in business activities in Nigeria. “As such, an enhanced cooperation is essential to safeguard the interests of both nations’ citizens,” he noted.
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As Chairman of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO), Egbetokun highlighted the strategic importance of this visit in strengthening policing partnerships, not only between Nigeria and Dubai, but also across West Africa. He expressed his commitment to leveraging this opportunity to foster improved security collaborations which will benefit the entire sub-region.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Dubai Police delegation, led by Brig.-Gen. Adel Ahmad Sanqoor, Assistant of the General Director of Criminal Investigations, thanked the IG for the warm reception and reiterated their commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Police Force in the various areas of mutual interest, including intelligence sharing, joint training programs, and technological advancements in policing.
The meeting concluded with a renewed pledge to deepen security ties and explore new avenues for cooperation to enhance the safety and well-being of citizens in both countries and across West Africa.
