The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, along with his management team, during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the meeting served as an opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their commitment to stronger inter-agency cooperation, aimed at bolstering national security, promoting economic stability, and enhancing investor confidence in Nigeria’s financial sector.
During the visit, Dr. Agama commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing efforts to maintain law and order nationwide, as well as its consistent support of the SEC’s regulatory and enforcement functions. He highlighted the Force’s “professionalism and responsiveness” in addressing capital market infractions and other financial crimes.
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The SEC Director-General also stressed the Commission’s interest in deepening collaboration with the Police, particularly with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), noting the Centre’s “proven operational capacity in tackling cyber-enabled financial crimes.”
He added that closer cooperation would strengthen regulatory enforcement, intelligence sharing, and capacity building to address emerging threats within Nigeria’s capital markets.
In response, IGP Egbetokun welcomed the SEC delegation and expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in the Nigeria Police Force. He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to inter-agency collaboration and assured the SEC of ongoing support in both current initiatives and future partnerships.
The IGP emphasized that modern policing requires strong institutional partnerships and pledged that specialised units, including the NPF-NCCC, would continue working closely with the SEC to protect Nigeria’s financial and economic interests.
