Uniting African Law Enforcement for a Safer Tomorrow

Join us at the African Police Conference — where leaders, officers, and experts collaborate to shape the future of security and justice across the continent. Together, we build stronger communities.

Event Dates
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
8:35 AM – 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun
IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D., mni
Chief Host

APCE 2025

Inaugural Edition

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
8:35 AM – 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory


Africa's Premium Annual Police Event

Enhancing Regional Security Cooperation

– Building Stronger Networks: Establishing robust communication channels among police agencies across Africa to facilitate timely information sharing and collaborative efforts.

– Coordination Mechanisms: Developing coordinated response strategies for cross-border crimes, including terrorism, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.

– Regional Agreements: Strengthening existing agreements and forming new ones to create a cohesive and united approach to regional security.

Sharing Best Practices

– Knowledge Exchange: Encouraging the exchange of successful policing strategies and   innovations that have been effective in various regions.

– Training Programs: Implementing joint training initiatives to standardize practices and improve the skills of law enforcement personnel.

– Technology and Innovation: Promoting the use of advanced technologies, such as surveillance systems, data analytics, and cyber tools, to enhance policing capabilities.

Addressing Specific Security Challenges

 – Terrorism: Developing comprehensive strategies to combat terrorism through intelligence sharing, joint operations, and de-radicalization programs.

– Transnational Crimes: Tackling transnational crimes by creating specialized units to address issues like human trafficking, arms smuggling, and financial crimes.

– Community Policing: Strengthening ties between police forces and local communities to build trust and gather vital intelligence for preventing crimes.

Africa's Largest Event
For Police Chiefs, Armed & Civil Security

The Police Force

Africa’s police forces vary widely in structure, effectiveness, and reputation across the continent. Generally, they face a myriad of challenges including inadequate resources, corruption, political interference, and insufficient training. Many African countries inherited policing systems from their colonial past, which often focused more on controlling populations than on serving communities. As a result, there’s a legacy of mistrust between citizens and law enforcement in some regions. In terms of organization, police forces in Africa typically consist of various units responsible for different aspects of law enforcements. Africa’s police forces vary widely in structure, effectiveness, and reputation across the continent.
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