IGP meets Border Patrol Commanders on border security
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has held a crucial meeting with Border Patrol Commanders, emphasizing the need for improved internal security and enhanced border protection across the country. The high-level engagement focused on tackling the growing challenges of cross-border crimes, smuggling, arms trafficking, and illegal migration.
During the meeting, the IGP charged the commanders to adopt proactive strategies, increase surveillance, and strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms to prevent criminal infiltration through the nation’s borders. He further stressed the importance of collaboration with other security agencies and local communities in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
The IGP assured that the police leadership remains committed to providing necessary logistics, training, and operational support to enable the Border Patrol Units to discharge their duties effectively. The meeting forms part of broader efforts to tighten national security amid rising concerns over border-related threats.
