Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched the Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Kwara on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
The police boss emphasised the importance of a proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-focused strategy in policing to effectively tackle the security issues confronting Nigeria.
Egbetokun highlighted that ongoing training, capacity enhancement, the integration of modern technologies, and partnerships among the police, educational institutions, and local communities are vital for creating a safe and secure environment for all Nigerians.
The inauguration was succeeded by an inaugural lecture presented by the police chief, alongside senior police officials, at the Al-Hikmah University Centre for Peace and Security Studies.
Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, remarked that the IGP’s perspective on sustainable peace and development acknowledges the necessity of addressing environmental, economic, human, and food security issues to effectively mitigate security challenges.
Adejobi said, “The inspector general of police hereby assures that the Nigeria Police Force will continually pursue strategies aimed at enhancing its intelligence capabilities and proactive community engagements to bridge the schism between the Police and members of the public.”
The police urged Nigerians to use Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) and other permissible technological devices to assist the force in combating crime.
