The British government has pledged its full assistance and mutual collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in tackling the crimes of terrorism, kidnapping, piracy and other related crimes
The partnership is the contribution of the British government in ongoing efforts at addressing the current security challenges in Nigeria.
The pledge was made on Wednesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Abubakar and the British High Commissioner, Dr Andrew Pocock.
At the end of the meeting, the High Commissioner said the British Government would assist the Nigeria Police in the areas of capacity building especially as it relates to acquiring requisite skills in general investigation, scene of crime management, counter-terrorism, bomb diffusion/disposal and tracking of kidnappers.
The IGP thanked the British government for its age-long support for the Nigeria Police and pledged the commitment of the Force to mutual sharing of intelligence that would be of benefit to both countries in areas of security and law enforcement.
He further promised that the Nigeria Police would continue to provide necessary support and relevant background information that would help in tackling the challenges of identity theft, visa fraud and other forms of criminalities in both countries.
The IGP, who described the relationship between the Nigeria Police and its British counterparts as a “mutually rewarding one”, promised that both countries would work hard to preserve and promote the long-standing partnership.