Nigeria italy sign agreement police training
You're referring to the recent agreement between Nigeria and Italy on police training!
Yes, on October 26, 2022, Nigeria and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on police training and cooperation. The agreement aims to enhance the capacity of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in various areas, including counter-terrorism, cybercrime, and forensic science.
Under the agreement, Italy will provide training and technical assistance to the NPF in the following areas:
- Counter-terrorism: Italy will provide training on counter-terrorism strategies, tactics, and techniques to help the NPF combat terrorism and related crimes.
- Cybercrime: Italy will share its expertise in combating cybercrime, including training on digital forensics, cyber investigations, and online child exploitation.
- Forensic Science: Italy will provide training and equipment to enhance the NPF's forensic capabilities, including DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and other forensic techniques.
- Intelligence Gathering: Italy will share its expertise in intelligence gathering and analysis to help the NPF improve its intelligence capabilities.
The agreement also provides for the exchange of best practices, joint research, and capacity building between the two countries. The Italian government has committed to providing financial support to the NPF to implement the agreement.
This agreement is a significant step forward in strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and Italy in the area of law enforcement and security cooperation. It demonstrates the commitment of both countries to combating transnational crimes and promoting regional security.