IGP, SEC DG Move To Strengthen Alliance Against Financial and Cyber Crimes
In an era where economic security is increasingly intertwined with national security, Nigeria’s top police leadership and capital market regulator are tightening ranks to protect investors and the financial system.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, and his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, with both institutions pledging deeper inter-agency collaboration.
The meeting served as a platform for reaffirming a shared commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic stability, strengthening investor confidence, and combating financial and cyber-enabled crimes.
Dr Agama commended the Nigeria Police Force for its sustained efforts in maintaining law and order and for its consistent support to the SEC in enforcing capital market regulations.
He particularly praised the professionalism and responsiveness of the Police in addressing capital market infractions and financial crimes, while expressing the SEC’s readiness to deepen collaboration, especially with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
According to him, closer synergy would enhance intelligence sharing, regulatory enforcement and capacity building in tackling emerging threats within the financial ecosystem.
Responding, IGP Egbetokun welcomed the delegation and appreciated the confidence reposed in the Police Force.
He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to inter-agency cooperation, stressing that modern policing thrives on strong institutional partnerships.
The IGP assured the SEC of continued support, noting that specialised units such as the NPF-NCCC would remain fully engaged in protecting Nigeria’s financial and economic interests.
The visit underscored a growing resolve by key institutions to work together in confronting the complex challenges posed by financial crimes in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
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