Police Establish Anti-money Laundering Units To Combat Terrorism Financing

• The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has established Police Anti-Money Laundering Units across the country.
• The units to combat terrorism financing, financial crimes, and prevent illicit financial activities that could undermine national stability.
• The IGP calls on citizens to report suspicious activities related to counterfeit currency and financial crimes.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has launched a strategic move to combat terrorism financing and strengthen national security.

The Police Anti-Money Laundering Units have been established across the country to prevent and detect illicit financial activities.

According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the new units will be led by renowned financial expert, CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, and officers of the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) in all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs).

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Adejobi stated, “It also enhances the operational capacity of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in furtherance of its global oversight functions, to address various security threats.”

The IGP called on all citizens to play an active role in national security by reporting suspicious activities related to counterfeit currency and financial crimes.

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