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Insecurity: US reaffirms support as Nigeria reviews Police training partnership
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL, Washington, Ms Maggie Nardi, has led a United States delegation on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, where the US government reaffirmed its support for the Police.
The delegation, which visited at the weekend, included Mr Jacob Wright, Senior Adviser at INL, and Mr Grane Douglas, Acting Director of INL Abuja.
During the visit, the team met with top police officers to review ongoing areas of cooperation between both countries and discussed ways to strengthen institutional engagement in policing and internal security development in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Ms Nardi restated the commitment of the INL to continued support for the Nigeria Police Force.
“Ms. Nardi reaffirmed the INL’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force through expanded specialized training programmes and the provision of modern operational equipment,” the statement said.
“She emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration in building institutional capacity and enhancing operational effectiveness.”
In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police expressed appreciation for the continued partnership and support of the INL, particularly in the area of tactical capacity development.
He highlighted the positive impact of INL-supported training initiatives on the operational performance of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), noting the professionalism and discipline displayed by its officers in recent operations.
IGP Egbetokun further reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening cooperation with the INL and other international partners, while adopting global best practices aimed at improving service delivery and global best practices aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring a safer and more Nigeria.
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