A senior United States official has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through enhanced training programmes and the provision of modern operational equipment.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Ms. Maggie Nardi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja at the weekend.
Ms. Nardi led a delegation that included Mr. Jacob Wright, Senior Adviser at INL, and Mr. Grane Douglas, Acting Director of INL Abuja.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed existing areas of cooperation and explored new opportunities to deepen institutional engagement in policing and internal security development in Nigeria.
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In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Ms. Nardi reiterated INL’s commitment to sustained support for the NPF, with particular emphasis on expanded specialised training programmes and the supply of modern operational equipment.
She stressed that sustained collaboration is essential for building institutional capacity and improving the operational effectiveness of the police, noting that strong international partnerships are critical to addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
Responding, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, expressed appreciation to the United States government and the INL for their consistent partnership and support, especially in the area of tactical capacity development.
The IGP highlighted the positive impact of INL-supported training initiatives on the operational performance of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), commending the professionalism and discipline displayed by its officers during recent operations.
IGP Egbetokun further reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening cooperation with the INL and other international partners, while adopting global best practices aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring a safer and more secure Nigeria.
