The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has met with leaders of the banking sector in Lagos, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to safeguarding the country’s financial system.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the meeting, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Body of Banks’ CEOs, aimed to address evolving threats to financial security, including cyber-enabled fraud and illicit financial flows.
IGP Egbetokun highlighted recent police operations that have disrupted crime networks and strengthened the environment for business continuity. He also announced plans to enhance recruitment and deployment of Supernumerary Police Officers to meet the security needs of banks and financial institutions.
The partnership aims to protect Nigeria’s financial architecture and maintain investor confidence.
