Nigeria is participating in the ongoing International Congress on fight against kidnapping at Cartagena, Colombia. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris is attending.
A statement by the police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood says, the participation of the Inspector -General “is part of the broader effort to bring an end to the menace of Kidnapping in Nigeria and as well strengthen International Cooperation between Nigeria and other Countries of the World in the fight against Kidnapping and other violent crimes”.
Nigeria is recording increasing cases of kidnap and other highway crimes, especially along Abuja – Kaduna express way where many are kidnap almost on a daily basis.
The statement however said, “Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes and achievements in the fight against Kidnapping and other violent crimes since the inception of the present Police Administration”.
According to the statement “the outcome of the conference will be far-reaching and will definitely improve the capacity and capability of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide in preventing, detecting and reducing cases of kidnapping in Nigeria to the barest”.
