Police unveil FID, newly created intelligence department, reveal duties

The police have unveiled the logo of its newly created Force Intelligence Department (FID).

Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, said: “Behold, the logo of the new Department of Force Intelligence. Take note, and work with them. We need to heighten our Intelligence driven policing styles. God bless NPF, bless IGP, and FRN.”

FIB is the apex of intelligence gathering in the Force, according to information gleaned on the website of the police.

The website details the duties of the new department. They are; “Collection, collation, assessment/evaluation and dissemination of Criminal Intelligence affecting the activities of criminals with particular reference to organized crimes.

“To serve as a think-tank or reservoir for information on identification of criminals, exchange of information, keeping of criminal records.

“Identify criminal syndicates carrying out criminal activities using gangster techniques.

“Disseminate criminal intelligence to various police formations on a continuous basis.

“Maintain surveillance on organized gangs, Identify members, associates, daily activities and method of operation.

“Maintain a system of criminal intelligence on itinerant hardened criminals who specialize in cross border banditry.”