INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS: SPIP solicits cooperation of Interpol through NPF

INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS: SPIP solicits cooperation of Interpol through NPF By Our Reporter The Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) Chief Okoi Obono-Obla is seeking synergy with and collaboration from the Nigeria Police Force, especially in eliciting the assistance of Interpol with international investigations. Chief Obono-Obla made this known recently when he paid a courtesy call on the new Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. The SPIP Chairman said the assistance of Interpol in handling the international aspect of the Panel’s investigations will go a long way in accelerating investigations, generally making them easier and foolproof. He expressed appreciation to the Force for readily releasing its personnel to the Panel, adding that about 80% of the Panel’s investigators were from the NPF. He further requested for material and technical assistance for the Panel from the IGP. Obono-Obla who commended the IGP for his demonstrable open door administration, urged him to subject the Force to much needed reforms that will enhance its productivity. On his part, the IGP readily consented to the Panel’s request for synergy. He explained the process of accessing the resources of Interpol and promised to offer the needed assistance in that regard to the Panel. The IGP further intimated the Panel Chairman that Interpol had several training programmes and other resources which the Panel could key into, for the expertise and benefit of its personnel. Adamu urged the Chairman to remain focused and undeterred in carrying out his assignment, noting that fighting deeply entrenched corruption was a herculean task, but task that had to be carried out in order to rescue the very soul of Nigeria. SPIP continues to seek synergy and collaboration with relevant bodies in the effective discharge of its duties and actualization of its mandate.