The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in Nigeria.He made the disclosure at a training workshop for frontline officers and prosecutors organized by the Nigerian Police Force, NFIU, and Rolac in Abuja.
Galaxy Television completes the Egbetokun, ably represented by DIG Frank Mba, and described financial crimes and terrorism as serious threats to Nigeria’s security and economy. He commended the government’s efforts but urged for effective enforcement of existing laws.
Also speaking, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), represented by Jemila Akaigade, stressed the importance of frontline officers in detecting financial crimes and called for improved skills in asset tracing, cyber forensics, and cross-border investigations.
Also, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Ashiru Argungun, warned officers against abusing their investigative powers and called for a clear operational framework against money laundering. Organizers said the workshop aims to strengthen operational capacity, improve inter-agency coordination, and boost Nigeria’s compliance with global anti-financial crime standards.
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