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President Tinubu meets FBI Director in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and related crimes.

Receiving FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of partnership in fighting financial crimes and terrorism.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President acknowledged the FBI’s sophistication and reputation for excellence, expressing honor at the Director’s visit.

The President highlighted his administration’s priority on education to address poverty, a driver of criminal activities.

He sought US support for developing countries to combat complex international crimes through technology and knowledge transfer.

Security chiefs who attended the meeting include the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi; and the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd).

Also present were Chief of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Major-General Emmanuel Undiandeye; Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede; and the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major-General Adamu Laka.

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