Police and NFIU Strengthen Ties Against Financial Crimes

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has committed to strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to address money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes. This pledge was made during a courtesy visit from NFIU Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hafsat Bakari, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The visit focused on enhancing operational synergy, improving information sharing, and establishing strategic collaboration between the two agencies. Bakari highlighted the significance of the upcoming 2027 Mutual Evaluation, which will assess the police's effectiveness in utilizing NFIU financial intelligence to dismantle money laundering networks and secure convictions.

She advocated for expanding awareness programs on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing across police commands. Disu emphasized the need for advanced training for specialized police personnel and requested continued access to actionable financial intelligence to improve investigation quality and conviction rates.