In a decisive move to strengthen law enforcement and enhance security operations, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an extensive update of the Nigerian Police Force’s criminal database. This bold initiative aims to modernize crime-fighting strategies by ensuring that law enforcement agencies have real-time access to accurate and comprehensive criminal records.
Announcing the development via its official X handle, Nigerian Stories described the IGP’s directive as a game-changer in the fight against crime and insecurity. The update will integrate advanced biometric technology, forensic data, and digital tracking systems to improve investigations, facilitate suspect identification, and streamline criminal profiling across the country.
In addition to the database overhaul, the IGP has inaugurated a new elite police unit tasked with tackling high-profile crimes, including terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime syndicates, and violent offenses. This newly formed squad, comprising highly trained officers, will employ cutting-edge intelligence-gathering techniques and rapid-response capabilities to curb rising criminal activities nationwide.
Security experts have lauded the initiative, emphasizing that an updated criminal database will not only enhance policing efficiency but also strengthen collaboration between local and international law enforcement agencies. With the rising complexity of crime in the digital age, this move is seen as a proactive step toward ensuring a safer Nigeria.
The IGP has urged all police commands and security agencies to cooperate fully in implementing the database upgrade, assuring Nigerians that the force remains committed to upholding law and order with professionalism and precision.
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