The Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has embarked on a high-level international engagement at the prestigious World Police Summit 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
His participation in the World Police Summit 2025, focusing on strategic discussions, intelligence sharing, training exchange programs, and joint operations to curb cyber-enabled crimes and improve border security.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, the IGP seized the opportunity to hold strategic discussions with law enforcement chiefs from several other countries, focusing on intelligence sharing, training exchange programs, and joint operations to curb cyber-enabled crimes and improve border security.
He is joining global law enforcement leaders, security experts, and policy influencers under the summit’s compelling theme: “Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing.”
The summit, holding from May 13–16, 2025, serves as a platform for advancing dialogue, partnerships, and innovations in global law enforcement.
The IGP’s presence underscores Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation, modernization of policing strategies, and intelligence-led law enforcement in an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world.
The World Police Summit also featured technology showcases, strategic workshops, and collaborative panels addressing crime forecasting, next-generation forensic tools, community policing, and digital identity systems — areas the IGP noted as vital to Nigeria’s future-facing security architecture.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its resolve to continuously raise the standards of service delivery, professionalism, and global cooperation. The IGP’s participation at this summit represents a bold step toward aligning Nigerian policing with international best practices while fostering a safer world for future generations.
The World Police Summit 2025 opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing high-level participation from law enforcement agencies, policymakers, international organisations, and security experts from around the world.
The three-day event is held under the theme "Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing". It addresses modern security challenges with the participation of more than 300 international speakers and experts. Organisers expect a 25 percent increase in attendance compared to last year, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported
This year’s edition will explore a range of critical topics shaping the future of policing, including cybersecurity, combating organised crime, the integration of artificial intelligence in police operations, community safety, and emerging security threats.
The summit aims to foster international cooperation and the exchange of best practices among global law enforcement bodies.