IGP Establishes Police Anti-Money Laundering Units
The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has established the Police Anti-money Laundering Units of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and appointed CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, a renowned financial expert, and officers of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSPs) to lead the units in all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) across the country.
The IGP called on all citizens to play an active role in national security by reporting suspicious activities related to counterfeit currency and financial crimes.
The Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained why the unit was created despite having the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission.
This initiative, according to the Police Chief, is a strategic move to strengthen the Police’s role in national security, specifically in combating financial crimes.
He said it is also critical in countering the sophisticated methods used by terrorist organizations and other criminal entities to finance their activities.
He reassured that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its efforts to combat financial crimes and ensure a secure economic environment with a view to promoting national security for the safety of all Nigerians.
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