Oredola Adeola |
Issues of terrorism, security threats and human trafficking are some of the topics considered for deliberation at the maiden edition of the Nigeria INTERPOL Week ongoing in Abuja. These topics were highlighted in the speech delivered by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, during the opening ceremony of the event at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
In his address the IGP noted that the recent signing of the African Free Trade Agreement within the ECOWAS framework could present new sets of security threats in the West African Sub-Region.
The IGP said, " The Week is the first time that the Nigeria Police which warehouses the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Nigeria will be dedicating an entire week towards drawing attention to the activities and strategic roles of INTERPOL in national, regional and global security.
"Secondly, the Week will enhance the professional knowledge of law enforcement officers as strings of lectures that are designed to give them insight into the capabilities and the opportunities that INTERPOL could offer in aid of the attainment of our security management mandates will be delivered.
"The event is coming at a time when the nation, sub-region, and the international community are faced with complex, transnational, and technology-driven security threats, the Nigeria INTERPOL Week presents a unique opportunity for all strategic security actors and stakeholders within and beyond the country to interact, discuss, build veritable professional network and evolve workable strategies within the context of the INTERPOL’s mandate towards tackling the security threats in a coordinated and sustainable manner.
The IGP however noted that in the course of the Week, the participants will be laying foundation stone for the construction of the Nigeria INTERPOL National Central Bureau Headquarters which is a landmark initiative.
Recall that the INTERPOL celebrated her 100 years of existence in 2014. The idea was born in Monaco at the first International Criminal Police Congress which held between 14th -18th April 1914 in the course of which officials from 24 countries discussed cooperation in solving common crimes.
Over the years the membership of Organisation has grown from a committee of the original 24 Chiefs of Police to a worldwide body comprising of 194 Member States. INTERPOL’s vision is ‘Connecting Police for a Safer World’. It is from this that the theme of the 1st Nigeria INTERPOL Week which is “For a Safer World” was coined.
IGP Adamu however revealed that INTERPOL has been supporting the law enforcement community in diverse ways in Nigeria, particularly, in relation to criminal information processing and sharing, and global monitoring and apprehension of criminal elements.
He added that the Nigeria INTERPOL NCB maintains Criminal Databases in that regard. These according to him include the 24/7 database which is currently being expanded under the Project Gemni with support of the American Government and West African Police Information System (WAPIS) Criminal Data Base which is being supported by the European Union.
The IGP disclosed that the projects are supporting efforts towards combating cybercrimes, drugs and human trafficking, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, armed robbery, car-jacking, fraud, environmental crimes, kidnapping for ransom, violent extremism, and terrorism.
The opening ceremony in Abuja, was attended by Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, Minister of Police Affairs, INTERPOL General Secretariat officials in Lyon, France, Heads and representatives of Security Agencies,
The IGP said, " The Week is the first time that the Nigeria Police which warehouses the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Nigeria will be dedicating an entire week towards drawing attention to the activities and strategic roles of INTERPOL in national, regional and global security.
"Secondly, the Week will enhance the professional knowledge of law enforcement officers as strings of lectures that are designed to give them insight into the capabilities and the opportunities that INTERPOL could offer in aid of the attainment of our security management mandates will be delivered.
"The event is coming at a time when the nation, sub-region, and the international community are faced with complex, transnational, and technology-driven security threats, the Nigeria INTERPOL Week presents a unique opportunity for all strategic security actors and stakeholders within and beyond the country to interact, discuss, build veritable professional network and evolve workable strategies within the context of the INTERPOL’s mandate towards tackling the security threats in a coordinated and sustainable manner.
The IGP however noted that in the course of the Week, the participants will be laying foundation stone for the construction of the Nigeria INTERPOL National Central Bureau Headquarters which is a landmark initiative.
Recall that the INTERPOL celebrated her 100 years of existence in 2014. The idea was born in Monaco at the first International Criminal Police Congress which held between 14th -18th April 1914 in the course of which officials from 24 countries discussed cooperation in solving common crimes.
Over the years the membership of Organisation has grown from a committee of the original 24 Chiefs of Police to a worldwide body comprising of 194 Member States. INTERPOL’s vision is ‘Connecting Police for a Safer World’. It is from this that the theme of the 1st Nigeria INTERPOL Week which is “For a Safer World” was coined.
IGP Adamu however revealed that INTERPOL has been supporting the law enforcement community in diverse ways in Nigeria, particularly, in relation to criminal information processing and sharing, and global monitoring and apprehension of criminal elements.
He added that the Nigeria INTERPOL NCB maintains Criminal Databases in that regard. These according to him include the 24/7 database which is currently being expanded under the Project Gemni with support of the American Government and West African Police Information System (WAPIS) Criminal Data Base which is being supported by the European Union.
The IGP disclosed that the projects are supporting efforts towards combating cybercrimes, drugs and human trafficking, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, armed robbery, car-jacking, fraud, environmental crimes, kidnapping for ransom, violent extremism, and terrorism.
The opening ceremony in Abuja, was attended by Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, Minister of Police Affairs, INTERPOL General Secretariat officials in Lyon, France, Heads and representatives of Security Agencies,
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