IGP Egbetokun Joins Other Security Chiefs In South Africa To Fight Transnational Crime

By Ayodele Oni

Not less than 200 Police Chiefs across the continent and outside, among whom is Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, and security leaders gather in South Africa for the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference.

The conference is a high-level forum aimed at bolstering international cooperation against transnational crime.

The three-day conference brings together senior law enforcement officials from 56 countries to discuss pressing security concerns, enhance intelligence-sharing, and develop practical strategies for cross-border policing.

IGP Egbetokun is expected to deliver a paper on “Cattle Theft in West Africa: A Conduit for Terrorism and CBRNE Threats,” highlighting the links between organised crime, terrorism financing, and emerging chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) risks in the sub-region.

On the sidelines, he will hold strategic bilateral talks with INTERPOL President, Major General Naser Alraisi, and Secretary General, Mr Valdecy Urquiza, focusing on strengthening operational partnerships, deepening intelligence exchange, and reinforcing Nigeria’s role in regional and global security cooperation.

Reaffirming Nigeria’s stance, the Police Force stressed its commitment to being a reliable international partner while continuing to safeguard lives and property at home and abroad.