By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, stated that joint training is essential for strengthening Nigeria’s national security. 

He spoke at the graduation of the Security Investigation and Interrogation Course (SIIC) in Abuja, emphasizing that inter-agency coordination is vital for modern defense.

He explained that contemporary security threats often cross borders, requiring a unified response from all intelligence sectors. Programs like the SIIC are designed to improve how personnel gather and analyze intelligence to stay ahead of rapidly evolving criminal and extremist tactics.

The eight-week course included participants from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Police Force. Other agencies involved were the National Intelligence Agency, Nigerian Correctional Service, NSCDC, EFCC, and NAPTIP, highlighting a broad spectrum of national security participation.

General Undiandeye described the training as a period of professional growth aimed at reinforcing the nation’s security architecture. He maintained that investing in human capital is the most effective strategy for any security organization to maintain a competitive edge.

The CDI noted that the diversity of agencies present underscores the necessity of inter-agency collaboration. He urged graduates to maintain the professional relationships formed during the program, as collective effort is required to defeat insurgency, terrorism, and organized crime.

Graduates were encouraged to apply their new skills in behavioral analysis and interrogation with high integrity. The CDI reminded them that successful investigations depend on professional methods, strict confidentiality, and unwavering discipline while operating in the field.

DIC Commandant, Commodore Mike Oamen, thanked the instructors, many of whom were retired senior intelligence officers. He noted that their practical mentorship was instrumental to the course’s success and the professional development of the graduating participants.