Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening Nigeria’s border security framework through strategic collaboration with the legislature. He stated this while hosting members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Border Security during a working visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, aimed at enhancing synergy between the legislative and executive arms in addressing border-related security challenges. This was contained in a statement signed by CSP. Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The delegation, led by the Committee Chairman, Hon. Isah Mohammed Anka included Hon. David Agada, Hon. Davidson Akinlayo Kolawole, Hon. Paul Gowon, Hon. Saba Ahmed Adamu, and the Clerk of the Committee, Mrs. Jemila Umar. IGP Egbetokun who was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi, expressed appreciation for the Committee’s proactive engagement, noting that national security remains a shared responsibility requiring coordinated strategies, institutional cooperation, and a unified national vision.
According to the statement, Honourable Anka reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to strengthening border security and pledged full support to making meaningful contributions especially in areas of deployment of modern technology, improved welfare for border personnel, and specialized training programmes for officers of the Border Patrol Force.
Equally, the statement also stated that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, AIG Nemi Iwoh, commended the Committee’s leadership for their support. He also stated that speedy implementation of the resolutions reached during the engagement would significantly strengthen the nation’s border security architecture.
“The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM, remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s borders and welcomes sustained collaboration with the National Assembly and other stakeholders toward lasting security outcomes,” it also added.
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