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Insecurity: US Reaffirms Training, Equipment Support for NPF
Abuja — The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through enhanced training programmes and the provision of modern operational equipment, as senior officials of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) met with the police high command to review their strategic partnership.
A U.S. delegation led by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of INL, Ms. Maggie Nardi, paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters at the weekend. Other members of the delegation included Mr. Jacob Wright, Senior Advisor, INL, and Mr. Grane Douglas, Acting Director, INL Abuja.
During the meeting, both parties reviewed ongoing areas of cooperation and explored opportunities for deepening institutional engagement in policing and internal security development in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Ms. Nardi reaffirmed INL’s commitment to continued support for the NPF, particularly through expanded specialised training programmes and the supply of modern operational equipment.
She emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration in building institutional capacity and enhancing the operational effectiveness of the police, noting that strong partnerships are critical to addressing evolving security challenges.
Responding, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, expressed appreciation to the United States government and the INL for their consistent partnership and support, especially in the area of tactical capacity development.
The IGP highlighted the positive impact of INL-supported training initiatives on the operational performance of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), commending the professionalism and discipline exhibited by its officers in recent operations.
IGP Egbetokun further reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening cooperation with the INL and other international partners, while adopting global best practices aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring a safer and more secure Nigeria.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The CAF Appeal Board ruled in favour of Morocco, declaring that Senegal forfeited the AFCON final by walking off the field during the game.
Morocco were awarded a 3–0 walkover victory.
This decision upholds Morocco’s appeal following the chaotic events in the match.
DAILY POST recalls that the Senegal team briefly walked off the pitch in protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco late in regulation time.
They were called back to the field by their captain, Sadio Mané, and later won the game 1–0.
CAF determined that this action constituted a violation of Article 84, or the equivalent regulations concerning refusal to play or abandoning the field.
Under AFCON rules, a team that refuses to continue playing or leaves the field without authorization faces elimination and forfeiture of the match.
A total of three operatives of different security agencies in Anambra State collapsed during the inauguration of Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday.
The incident happened during the parade at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.
The three operatives are one male police operative, another male operative of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and a female operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
The police operative collapsed first, followed by the NSCDC operative, who slumped towards the end of the event and was later escorted to an ambulance, after she refused to be moved in a stretcher.
A source said the police operative was later resuscitated, but was still not stable, and was taken in an ambulance to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka.
The collapse of the service officers was attributed to fatigue and the long period of parade under harsh sunny weather.
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