The British
High commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Paul Arkwright on July 22, 2016
paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K.
Idris, on July 21, 2016. During the visit, the High Commissioner
intimated the IGP of the Britain’s role as a major donor to the Nigeria Police
Force and that his Government will do more in the area of Counter Terrorism
Training for officers and men of the Force.
Reacting to
the High Commissioners remarks, the IGP expressed delight at the visit and
acknowledged the fact that Nigeria Police Force personnel had in the past
undergone series of training in Britain. He further stated that he was
confident that, the visit would open avenues for more of such opportunities.
The IGP
also hosted the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Fulvio
Rustico. The Ambassador inform the IGP of the willingness of his Government to
partner with the Nigeria Police Force. He also stated that there were plans on
ground for Heads of Police from both countries to hold a bilateral meeting. He stated
that his Government had also concluded plans to train at least 20 officers and
men of the Nigeria Police Force in Counter Terrorism.
The IGP in
his response, commended the Italian Government for rendering such invaluable
assistances. He assured the Ambassador that such gestures will be immeasurable
considering the current fight against Terrorism and further recounted how he
had witnessed first-hand, the high standards maintained by the Italian
Government as regards training of her security personnel, while he was working
with the United Nations.
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