Nigeria Police, US Bureau Review Strategic Partnership, Seek Deeper Security Collaboration

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Ms. Maggie Nardi, and her delegation at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to review ongoing collaborations and explore new areas of partnership in policing and internal security.

This was made known in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

According to the statement, the visiting team, which included Mr. Jacob Wright, Senior Advisor, INL, and Mr. Grane Douglas, Acting Director, INL Abuja, held discussions with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) leadership on strengthening institutional engagement and advancing mutual priorities in law enforcement.

During the meeting, Ms. Nardi reaffirmed the US government’s commitment through the INL to supporting the NPF with capacity-building initiatives.
She said the INL remained “dedicated to expanding specialized training programmes and providing modern operational equipment” to enhance the Force’s effectiveness.

According to her, “sustained collaboration is essential in building institutional capacity and improving operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force.”

Responding, IGP Egbetokun expressed appreciation for the INL’s consistent partnership and support, particularly in the area of tactical capacity development.

He noted that INL-supported training initiatives had significantly improved the performance of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), citing “the professionalism and discipline displayed by its officers in recent operations.”

The Police Chief further emphasized the Force’s resolve to deepen cooperation with the INL and other international partners, adopting global best practices to enhance service delivery and public safety.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening cooperation with the INL while working towards a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he stated.