Egbetokun boosts police intelligence unit with new devices

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

As part of the moves to bolster the fight against violent crimes across the country and boost the intelligence gathering prowess of the Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has acquired state-of-the-art technological devices and applications for the for the Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) police.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force announced this in a statement on Saturday.

According to the statement, devices will aid the TIU of the police in crime detection, prevention and swift arrest of criminals.

Adejobi also revealed in the statement that Egbetokun has also directed the commencement of comprehensive training programs for personnel of the Force’s Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) in line with global intelligence standards.

“These rigorous training programs are designed to equip them with the prerequisite knowledge to operate the newly deployed technologies, ensuring the Force remains adaptable and capable in the face of evolving criminal trends and practices.”

The Force Public Relations Officer added that continuous change in crime dynamics globally and within Nigeria informed the timely and consistent efforts of the IGP at improving and upscaling police crime fighting approach to intelligence and technology driven.

He further revealed that the recent successes recorded, including the arrest of notorious arms peddling gang operating in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa and, Plateau States, and numerous arrests in recent weeks are all gains of the improved effectiveness of our intelligence-led policing.

“The Inspector-General of Police therefore reaffirms the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership to emplacing measures to prevent crimes and criminality across the country while assuring Nigerians of robust response to emerging security threats,” Adejobi an Assistant Commissioner of Police added.