The Nigeria Police Force and China’s Shandong Provincial Public Security Department have strengthened their partnership to combat cybercrime, enhance intelligence sharing, and tackle transnational security threats.
The renewed collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit by a Chinese delegation to the Zone 2 Police Command headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday.
The delegation, led by Deputy Director-General Zhang Yuebo, reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to bolstering law enforcement ties with Nigeria through training, joint security initiatives, and intelligence exchange.
Mr Yuebo recalled that both agencies signed a cooperation agreement in 2019, which has since facilitated multiple training programmes for Nigerian police officers. In May 2025, he disclosed, the Shandong department hosted 20 senior officers from Zone 2 Command for a public security study tour.
“We are committed to deepening cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force through training, intelligence sharing, and joint security initiatives,” Mr Yuebo said.
He stressed the importance of protecting Chinese enterprises and personnel operating in Nigeria, while strengthening bilateral economic and cultural relations.
‘A Strategic Milestone’
Speaking at the event, Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Jimoh, who commands Zone 2, described the visit as a significant milestone in the evolving police-to-police relationship between both nations.
He noted that the partnership began in 2019 when retired Deputy Inspector-General Lawal Shehu attended a training course at the Shandong Police College. Since then, regular professional exchanges have yielded positive results.
In 2025 alone, 17 senior officers from Zone 2 Command completed a two-week public security training programme in Jinan City, China, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Olubode Fakeye.
“The training greatly improved their operational capacity in service to the Nigeria Police Force,” Mr Jimoh said.
He commended Chinese authorities for their advances in technological policing and crime prevention, describing China as a strategic partner in global security cooperation.
Focus on Cybercrime and Forensics
Mr Jimoh noted that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has prioritised intelligence-driven and community-based policing nationwide. Zone 2 Command, which oversees Lagos and Ogun States, holds a strategic position given the economic importance of both states.
The AIG expressed optimism that the reinforced partnership would enhance cooperation in cybercrime prevention, counter-terrorism, forensic investigation, and technological policing. Personnel development and transnational crime detection are also expected to benefit.
“As law enforcement agencies operating within different environments, we share a common goal of protecting lives and property,” Mr Jimoh said.
He urged the Chinese delegation to engage freely with officers of the command to further strengthen institutional and diplomatic ties between both countries.
