As part of efforts to tackle transnational terrorism, kidnapping, human trafficking and other crimes, the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu will host Police Chiefs from the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS).

The meeting which will hold in Abuja on 14th-16th of May 2019, is expected to avail all security chiefs across West Africa to re-commit themselves to collaborate more effectively towards tackling trans-border crimes and other regional security threats.

Other crimes that will be the discussed during the meeting include; violent extremism, illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons, maritime security, herders and farmers’ conflict amongst others.

The event will have in attendance the INTERPOL Secretary General, representatives of African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), members of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in South Africa and representatives from Committee of Chiefs of Police from Central Africa.

This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba.

The West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) is a structure under ECOWAS, designed to bring together heads of Police of ECOWAS Member States to exchange and share intelligence and collaborate with one another in the fight against criminality and Security threats in West Africa.

WAPCCO’s areas of interest include the tackling of illicit trade on drugs, enforcement of immigration laws, policing of marine space, customs activities, and financial intelligence amongst others.

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