Lawmakers Back Nigeria Police In Fresh Push To Secure Nigeria’s Borders
At a time when porous borders continue to fuel insecurity and cross-border crimes, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has received a major boost from the House of Representatives, with lawmakers pledging stronger legislative support to reinforce the nation’s border security architecture.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to tighter border control during a working visit by the House Ad-hoc Committee on Border Security to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi, the IGP stressed that securing Nigeria’s borders requires close collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government.
The Committee Chairman Hon. Isah Mohammed Anka, who led the delegation assured the Police of the House’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at deploying modern technology, improving welfare for border personnel, and providing specialised training for officers of the Border Patrol Force.
Also speaking, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, AIG Nemi Iwoh, commended the lawmakers for their proactive engagement, noting that the swift implementation of agreed resolutions would significantly strengthen Nigeria’s border security framework.
The engagement signals renewed political will to tackle border-related threats through improved funding, technology, and inter-agency cooperation.
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