The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the British embassy in Nigeria intend to collaborate to enhance security and combat crime in Kogi state.
The partnership was announced on Monday following a meeting between Miller Dantawaye, Kogi commissioner of police, and a British embassy delegation led by Andrew Marshall.
Marshall spoke about the importance of synergy in tackling security threats, highlighting the need for effective intelligence gathering to track activities of criminals.
He described crime as a major obstacle to peace and societal progress.
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The commissioner of police assured the delegation of the force’s commitment to strengthening security measures and acknowledged the importance of international cooperation.
“Collaboration with foreign partners is crucial, given their advanced security capabilities and resources,” he noted.
Dantawaye also pledged to intensify robust stop-and-search operations and strategic intelligence sharing, while also encouraging the embassy to provide intelligence on criminal activities to enable swift responses from law enforcement agencies.
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The police commissioner said the visit is the beginning of a new phase aimed at reinforcing security partnerships and improving crime-fighting strategies in the state.
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