The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and members of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their commitment to strengthened inter-agency cooperation aimed at enhancing national security, economic stability, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.
Speaking during the meeting, the SEC Director-General commended the Nigeria Police Force for its sustained efforts in maintaining law and order across the country, as well as its consistent support to the Commission in the discharge of its regulatory and enforcement responsibilities. He particularly acknowledged the professionalism and responsiveness of the Force in addressing capital market infractions and other financial crimes.
Dr. Agama further expressed the Commission’s desire to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, especially through enhanced partnership with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), citing the Centre’s proven operational capacity in tackling cyber-enabled financial crimes. He noted that closer synergy would boost regulatory enforcement, intelligence sharing, and capacity building to address emerging threats within the capital market ecosystem.
In his response, the Inspector-General of Police welcomed the SEC delegation and appreciated the confidence reposed in the Nigeria Police Force. He reaffirmed the Force’s unwavering commitment to inter-agency collaboration and assured the Commission of continued support in both ongoing engagements and future partnerships.
The IGP emphasized that effective modern policing thrives on strong institutional cooperation and assured that specialised units of the Force, including the NPF-NCCC, would continue to work closely with the SEC to safeguard Nigeria’s financial and economic interests.
