The Delegate for National Security, Martin Mbarga Nguele, has called on experts participating in the fourth ordinary Security Session of the Council of Police Chiefs of Central Africa (CAPCCO) to leverage their diverse expertise in developing effective solutions and strategies to combat cross-border and transnational crimes, while also examining cooperation among member states.
Nguele made these remarks on September 17, 2024, in Yaoundé during a technical meeting focused on addressing security challenges in Central Africa.
Issues of the Session
The fourth ordinary Security Session of CAPCCO will concentrate on several key issues, including the assessment of the security situation in Central Africa, strengthening police cooperation, and implementing community policies regarding the free movement of people and goods.
During the opening ceremony, the Delegate for National Security Martin Mbarga Nguele urged participants to analyze statistical data related to various crimes, such as terrorism, human trafficking, vehicle theft, cybercrime, and art trafficking. He emphasized the need to discuss strategies for combating drug trafficking and other substance-related issues. Additionally, he called for an evaluation of the implementation of recommendations made during the 2023 session and for proposals to address the challenges faced in this regard.
The Central African Police Chiefs Committee (CAPCCO) serves as a cooperative framework designed to facilitate and streamline police cooperation among the national police forces of member states.
This fourth ordinary session is being held in person after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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