In
continuation of efforts aimed at sourcing requisite support towards the
advancement of the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari in
relation to the professionalisation of the Nigeria Police Force, the
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has embarked on a
four-day official visit to Italy. The visit which commenced from Tuesday
26th January, 2016 is at the invitation of the Italian Government and
was initiated to demonstrate the Italian Government’s willingness to
support the Federal Government of Nigeria towards enhancing the capacity
of the Nigeria Police, particularly, in the area of intelligence,
special operations and investigations.
The
visit will provide a unique opportunity for the Inspector-General of
Police to highlight the efforts of the Federal Government towards
repositioning the Force and situating their operations within the
dictates of rule of law and best international policing practices,
especially now that the Force is preparing to restore civil authority in
the areas liberated from insurgents in the North-East region of
Nigeria. Areas of bilateral cooperation and interventions will also be
extensively explored.
While
in Italy, the IGP will meet with the Head of Italian Carabinieri Corps,
Head of Italian National Police, Head of CarabinieriInvestigation Unit,
Head of Carabinieri Special Operations Unit, and the Head of Italian
General Detective Unit. He will also visit and interact with the
leadership of the Intelligence Analysis facility of the Italian Police
and engage with the Executives of Berretta Firearms Manufacturing
Company all in an effort to build international partnership and support
for the enhancement of the intelligence, operations and investigation
capacity of the Nigeria Police as well as explore opportunities for
specialised trainings for the Force.
The Inspector-General of Police is expected conclude the visit on 30th January, 2016.
ACP OLABISI KOLAWOLE
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
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