
The Nigeria Police Force marked the UN International Day of Police Cooperation by highlighting its recent achievements. According to police data released on the occasion, collaboration with INTERPOL and partner National Central Bureaus between 2025 and 2026 led to the arrest of more than 10 fugitives, over five international extraditions and handovers, and the rescue of more than 60 trafficking and kidnapping victims, underscoring the force's cross-border security efforts.
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