The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator, Ibrahim Gaidam has emphasized need for collaboration among security agencies.
He disclosed this at a three-day workshop of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) conference in Abuja with the theme “Strengthening Internal Security: A Path to a Safer Nigeria.”
The Minister said the partnership will serve as a vital platform to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies in leveraging INTERPOL as tools to foster peace and security across the nation.
He called for further strengthening of the nation’s internal security framework with the aid of advanced technologies to combat prevailing threats.
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Hashimu Argungu and some stakeholders spoke on likely ways to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
The three-day workshop also enjoined security agencies to embrace international standards to safeguard lives, properties, and infrastructure in order to foster economic growth, development and stability of the country.