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Nigeria Police Force Launches Capacity-Building Workshop to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Strategic Insights

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme, held a three-day capacity-building workshop themed "Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing for Frontline Officers and Prosecutors." The workshop, which took place at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, aims to combat the evolving threats of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the need for modernized enforcement tools and stronger inter-agency cooperation to tackle these global security challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop was organized by the NPF in partnership with the NFIU and ROLAC Programme to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • The Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), emphasized the need for modernized enforcement tools and stronger inter-agency cooperation to tackle these global security challenges.
  • The Inspector-General of Police underscored the significance of the training workshop, particularly with Nigeria being listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
  • The Police boss acknowledged the government's legislative and institutional responses to these crimes, including the enactment of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2022 and the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2022.
  • The IGP called for intensified synergy between the Police and other critical stakeholders, such as DSS, NFIU, and EFCC, to consolidate ongoing efforts.
  • The NPF is committed to strengthening inter-agency partnerships, fostering innovation, and enhancing capacity through strategic training.
  • The opening ceremony was attended by key stakeholders from several organizations, including the Police Service Commission, Central Bank of Nigeria, EFCC, ICPC, and NSCD.

Statistics:

  • The workshop is a three-day capacity-building program.
  • Nigeria is currently listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
  • The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2022 and the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2022 have been enacted to address these crimes.
  • The Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) of the Force was established in 2007.

Sources:

  • [ Nigerian Police Force Press Statement ]
  • [ Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme ]
  • [ Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) ]
  • [ The 2022 Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act ]
  • [ The 2022 Terrorism (Prevention) Act ]

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