The Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration through enhanced training, intelligence sharing and joint operations aimed at improving national security.
This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun? Wait — in your draft it says Olatunji Disu. Since your copy consistently names IGP Olatunji Disu,
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, paid the visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, the CNS said stronger synergy among security agencies remains essential to tackling Nigeria’s complex and evolving security challenges, stressing that no single agency can succeed in isolation.
Vice Admiral Abbas described the current security environment as one that requires a collective national response, noting that intelligence-driven operations and cooperation with sister agencies remain central to the Navy’s operational strategy.
“Our institutions must work together and conduct operations based on intelligence. No single agency can do it alone,” he said.
The naval chief assured the police of the Navy’s continued support, particularly in the areas of joint operations and capacity building. He also proposed expanded training opportunities for Marine Police personnel at naval facilities, including the Gunnery Maintenance and Support Development Centre in Lagos.
Abbas further stressed the importance of strengthening information sharing through existing platforms such as the Maritime Crime Investigation Desk to improve responses to maritime threats.
On his part, the IGP said the visit was to appreciate the Navy’s sustained support to the Nigeria Police Force, especially in joint operations and maritime security efforts.
Disu observed that Nigeria’s vast terrain, including its waterways and hard-to-reach communities, makes inter-agency cooperation indispensable.
“We are here to say thank you for the cooperation you have extended to the Nigeria Police Force. We have no alternative but to work together,” he said.
The police chief disclosed plans to expand training opportunities for naval personnel in police institutions, particularly in advanced detective courses, as part of efforts to deepen professionalism and inter-agency understanding.
He also expressed the readiness of the police to participate in joint training programmes designed to enhance operational effectiveness.
Disu emphasised that ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force are focused on strengthening intelligence-led policing, stressing that future deployments would be based strictly on credible intelligence.Both security chiefs also highlighted the importan
They agreed that improved coordination, including structured handover of operations between agencies, would help sustain stability in areas that have been cleared of criminal elements.
The meeting also underscored plans for sustained collaboration in securing the nation’s maritime and inland waterways, as well as broader national security operations.
