Nigerian and Sierra Leonean Inspectors-Generals of Police, Usman Baba and Ambrose Michael Sovula have met in Abuja with a view to resolve issues bordering on intelligence sharing, tackling regional and transnational threats and crimes, among others.
The meeting, led by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Republic of Sierra Leone, David Maurice Panda-Noah and held at Force Headquarters involved signing a Cooperation Agreement.
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IGP Baba, during the meeting, noted that “crime is dynamic especially in planning, perfection, and execution, and increasingly resonating beyond the borders where it is committed.”
He advocated among other things, “the need for continuous bilateral police cooperation and network to successfully confront regional security threats.”
The Nigeria IGP stated that the Nigeria Police Force has a historically unique relationship with the Sierra Leone Police especially in the area of capacity building.
On his part, the SLP boss appreciated IGP Alkali for approving the participation of ten Senior Sierra Leonean Police officers in the ongoing Strategic Leadership and Command Course at Nigeria Police National Institute of Policy Studies, Abuja.
He also commended the leadership of the NPF for the collaboration especially in the area of training and capacity building and expressed his belief that it will enhance the strategic management and operational visibility of the Sierra Leone Police.
