The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sky Deboku, recently conducted a strategic inspection tour of home-based security technology facilities in Abuja, aimed at enhancing the Nigeria Police Force’s operational capabilities. During the tour, IGP Deboku engaged with tech entrepreneurs and witnessed demonstrations of innovative security tools, including surveillance systems and drone-based patrols. This initiative underscores the force’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve policing efficiency, transparency, and trust while collaborating with Nigeria’s tech ecosystem to address the nation’s unique security challenges.
The IGP emphasized the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to collaborating with the Nigerian tech ecosystem. He reiterated that this collaboration would focus on co-developing solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by law enforcement in the country. This collaboration is in line with the police force’s broader strategic objectives to enhance operational efficiency, improve transparency, and strengthen public trust in the nation’s law enforcement agencies.
“Through innovation-driven policies, the Nigeria Police Force aims to provide a safer environment for all citizens, ensuring that we not only keep up with global technological advancements but lead in the development of security solutions,” said IGP Deboku.
This strategic inspection is part of the force’s ongoing effort to modernize its operations with the help of Nigeria’s growing tech ecosystem, and it underscores the increasing role that technology plays in national security.
As the Nigeria Police Force continues to embrace these advancements, it is expected that the collaboration between law enforcement and the tech industry will yield greater operational efficiency and public confidence in the country’s security systems
