by admin | Sep 26, 2025 | diplomacy and diplomats, foreign policy, nigeria, security, Travel
A former Nigerian official and security expert has sharply condemned the most recent travel warning released by the U.S. government, calling it inflated, unhelpful, and grounded in obsolete information.
On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued an alert advising Americans to carefully think about traveling to Nigeria because of extensive instability, terrorist activities, abductions, public disturbances, and inadequate medical facilities. Eighteen states were placed in the “Avoid Travel” classification, such as Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and parts of northern Adamawa owing to threats from terrorists and kidnappers, along with some southern regions affected by criminal violence and gang activity.
In response to the warning, Ambassador Suleiman Dahiru, a former Nigerian diplomat, stated that the U.S. administration has established a habit of releasing travel advisories that fail to enhance safety but end up harming Nigeria’s global image.
It’s regrettable that the United States has developed a practice of issuing warnings, often together with its European allies,” Dahiru stated during an interview yesterday. “Unfortunately for them, none of these advisories have led to any outcome.
He criticized the United States for being hypocritical, noting that numerous dangers mentioned in the warning are actually more common inside the country.
“In only one place, America, do people visit a restaurant for food and end up getting shot and dying there. In just one country, America, individuals go to a shopping mall to browse and then meet their death there. I haven’t come across any reports about Nigerians or foreigners being murdered inside a shopping mall in Nigeria,” he stated.
Dahiru also claimed that the advice was driven by political intentions and showed insincerity.
“They are using old data or intelligence. They are also depending on conversations at beer parlors. Everything they’re discussing hasn’t occurred in Nigeria,” he stated.
He additionally condemned the United States for not working with Nigerian officials in a productive manner.
“If the United States is genuine, and if they notice some issues that are problematic, it is their responsibility to inform the Nigerian government so that the Nigerian government may implement appropriate actions to safeguard both Nigerians and foreign nationals,” he stated.
A retired official voiced worries about what he referred to as the United States’ conflicting principles and its partnership with Israel, specifically concerning the human suffering in Gaza.
“They are working together with Israel to carry out their actions without regard for human life,” he stated.
There is completely no reason to issue these false warnings, particularly since none of the alerts have led to any accident or disaster in Nigeria.
Cybersecurity specialists have also raised concerns about when and how broad the alert was, cautioning that these notices might put pressure on international relationships and deter overseas investments.
The Nigerian authorities have not released an official statement regarding the most recent alert, although they previously criticized a comparable notice, maintaining that Abuja is still secure for both locals and tourists.
A security analyst criticizes the travel warning, raises concerns about diplomatic consequences, and highlights potential financial dangers
A prominent Nigerian security expert has condemned the most recent travel alert released by the U.S. authorities, calling it standard practice yet harmful to Nigeria’s international reputation and foreign ties.
In an interview held yesterday evening, Kabiru Adamu, the Managing Director of Beacon Consulting Limited, stated that the newly issued guidance—released by the U.S. State Department and shared through its embassy in Abuja—is “a standard procedure” grounded in gathered security data covering environmental, political, and health-related dangers.
Now, regarding this new warning, the significant shift we observed was related to what they described as the uneven access to healthcare services,” Adamu stated. “Essentially, things stayed much the same… however, this specific mention carries various consequences for Nigeria.
He outlined four significant outcomes: deterioration of public perception, increased diplomatic tensions, heightened demand for healthcare system reforms, and negative impact on Nigeria’s challenging medical field.
“It strengthens the global view of Nigeria as insecure and without essential facilities. We might discourage overseas investments and travel,” he mentioned.
Adamu pointed out that the advice might deter people from the diaspora from visiting, lead to stricter insurance conditions, and raise the chances of kidnapping for ransom.
We feel somewhat let down since, as demonstrated in our June report, there has been a 79% drop in kidnapping for ransom incidents across various regions of Nigeria. Regrettably, this warning from the U.S. government failed to account for that.
He cautioned that the advice might increase risk premiums for global investors and impose operational challenges on foreign travelers and supply networks.
If the warning states ‘avoid traveling’… and critical business supplies come from such areas, it could significantly affect the capability of maintaining the supply chain.
Adamu also foresaw secondary impacts on other international embassies.
I wouldn’t be shocked if, in the next few days, you observe European Union nations issuing comparable warnings… Australia might also take the same approach. Japan could follow suit as well, merely mirroring what the United States has done.
He ended with a call for diplomatic interaction between Nigeria and the United States.
This travel warning doesn’t reflect a welcoming nation… I’m hopeful that the Nigerian authorities will improve their approach… so that future updates of this nature… may become less severe.
FG mum…
Although several attempts were made through phone calls and text messages to reach the representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, there has been no reply concerning the department’s stance on the most recent U.S. travel warning.
Nevertheless, one might remember that last month, the Nigerian administration publicly condemned an analogous notice released by the U.S. Embassy, which advised its staff not to visit military and governmental sites in Abuja, referencing increased worldwide safety issues without identifying any specific regional danger.
In reply to the alert, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, mentioned that Abuja continues to be secure for locals and tourists, confirming Nigeria’s appreciation for foreign embassies’ ability to provide warnings, but emphasizing there was nothing to worry about.
In response, when reached late last night regarding the new travel warning released by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Advisor for Media and Public Relations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, stated: “Currently, the department is examining the details of the advisory and will provide a suitable reply.”
The travel advisory Travel
The guidance states, among other things: “Avoid traveling to: Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states because of terrorist activities and abductions. Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states because of abduction risks. Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (excluding Port Harcourt) due to criminal activity, kidnappings, and violent groups.”
National Overview: The nation experiences frequent violent crimes such as armed theft, physical attacks, vehicle hijackings, abductions, taking of captives, highway robberies, and sexual assaults.
Ransom-related kidnappings occur frequently. These incidents mainly focus on individuals with dual nationality who are traveling in Nigeria and American citizens seen as affluent. Additionally, kidnapping groups have begun intercepting victims along highways between states.
Regarding terrorism, the U.S. administration cautioned that there is a potential for violent acts by terrorists in Nigeria. This encompasses both attack operations and additional related actions.
“Violent crimes and gang activities are prevalent in this region. Offenses involve abductions and attacks against Nigerian law enforcement agencies,” it stated, noting that conflicts may erupt between farming and pastoralist groups in remote regions.
“Nigeria’s healthcare institutions typically do not meet the levels of U.S. or European setups. Several drugs remain inaccessible. This encompasses standard treatments for conditions like diabetes or asthma,” the administration cautioned.
Carry sufficient non-prescription and prescribed medications for the duration of your trip to Nigeria. Ensure immunizations are up-to-date with all routine vaccines, along with yellow fever, meningitis, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and a booster dose for polio.
Every visitor must use malaria prevention medication. Nigeria has a significant risk of malaria. The issue of fake medicines is widespread. Medical facilities usually require upfront cash payments for treatment.
Most medical facilities and healthcare providers do not recognize U.S. health insurance. Emergency care systems similar to those found in the U.S. or Europe are absent. The availability of blood supplies is frequently uncertain.
Emergency ambulance services can be inconsistent, equipped poorly, and frequently lack qualified paramedic staff. It is highly advised to obtain travel insurance, such as coverage for medical repatriation, prior to your trip.
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by admin | Sep 7, 2025 | air travel, airport security, everyday life tips and hacks, security, Travel
Travelers who have never been through an airport security line might find it intimidating, as it often involves lengthy lines and unpredictable luggage inspections—making it seem like a stressful experience.
However, a shrewd traveler, 33-year-old Elaine Poon, has shared an obscure tip that might assist other travelers in passing through quickly within under a minute.
She frequently posts advice on traveling around the world affordably through her social media account, @travelainewithme.
In a
TikTok
A video that garnered 360,000 views shows Elaine performing her stunt at Stansted Airport.
The camera captures the traveler walking toward the security checkpoints while she remarks: “When you go through security, most people enter this way.”
She subsequently records the departure board, which features electronic gates below for scanning tickets.
“Alternatively, take a right and proceed forward,” Elaine says, adjusting the camera to reveal a quick passage indicator.
She states: “Many believe this is exclusively for those on the fast track, so nobody visits this area.”
But as you can observe, this entire central part is open for us to pass through.
This is insane—take a look at the line over there.
The footage captures a long queue of individuals awaiting their turn at the security checkpoints, with Elaine commenting, “We simply bypass everything and head directly to the front.”
She added a caption to her video: “If you’re in London and traveling with Ryanair, most of the time it will be from Stansted Airport.”
The time of day doesn’t matter (the footage was taken at 5 am); it’s probably going to be crowded anyway.
Next time you visit, avoid the lengthy lines and go directly to the right side.
Elaine’s video drew numerous remarks from fellow travelers keen to attempt the technique.
A user wrote: “I’ve only passed through Stansted once; I’ll surely apply this trick the next time I travel. Thanks!!”
Is this really happening?!??? The enthusiastic traveler questioned.
“I’m attending this year. I have to inform my mom about these tricks,” another person said.
One individual tested the exploit and remarked: “Thanks, I went through and it was extremely fast, with absolutely no line.”
“I don’t understand why people call this a hack; individuals have been doing it for years,” added another experienced traveler.
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by admin | Aug 30, 2025 | crime, crimes, government, news, security
Published on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 6:35 AM
Sindh’s Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, chairing a top-level conference, stated that the administration aims to achieve an “optimal” security condition in the katcha area and instructed the police to remain alert.
“Kidnapping for ransom will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said, adding that strict action must be taken to curb ‘honey trap’ crimes.
The meeting was held at the CM House and was attended by Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, IG Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif, and DIG Larkano.
The chief minister said that he wants the law & order situation in the katcha area of Sukkur and Larkana division to be perfect and directed police to stay vigilant, and he won’t tolerate any kidnapping for ransom. “I want you to be ruthless against the dacoits and their facilitators so that no kidnapping for ransom case could take place.
Briefing the CM, the Home Minister Zai Lanjar and IG Police Ghulam Nabi memon informed that large-scale operations had been carried out in Ghotki and Shikarpur. They revealed that around 500 hideouts of dacoits and their facilitators were destroyed. Between January 2024 and 2025, a total of 115 dacoits were killed, 208 were injured, and 582 were arrested. The eight most-wanted outlaws were also eliminated.
The CM was told that 91 kidnapping cases were reported in 2025, out of which 88 abductees were safely recovered. Similarly, 287 victims of honey-trap abductions were rescued.
The Interior Secretary added that although highways used to suffer from widespread thefts, this problem has now been eradicated. The Chief Minister stated that every highway within the province needs to be ensured safety and security.
Murad Shah instructed the Home Minister to cut off the supply route for weapons used by bandits. “It remains unclear how these sensitive arms arrive at the bandits in the makeshift regions.”
Prime Minister Murad Ali Shah directed the Inspector General of Police to make sure that illegal groups are entirely eradicated. “We have already stopped several cases of kidnapping and captured numerous hiding places. It’s now time to eliminate these criminals permanently,” he stated.
by admin | Aug 24, 2025 | cybersecurity, news, news media, politics, security
Released on, Aug. 19 – August 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Be mindful! A small device in the user’s hand has the power to shape their thoughts or ideas subtly, often going unnoticed. This could be considered an unsettling result of dependency on online services readily accessible via smartphones, tablets, and computers. The continuous flow of information appearing on these devices, lacking proper oversight and verification, fosters distorted stories.
Extremist groups and troublemakers have found it simpler to connect with their intended audiences via unrestricted online platforms. Since Pakistan is currently facing terrorism from multiple sources, the existence of prohibited entities within digital spaces demands stringent preventive actions.
Careful inquiries into terror incidents have uncovered surprising insights about how online services are being exploited by groups opposing the government. Individuals responsible for notable attacks can easily exchange information and plan actions against the country without detection, largely due to significant inconsistencies within national digital systems.
It’s encouraging to see the federal government showing commitment to address these shortcomings through specific actions. Recent reports about discussions among federal officials regarding this critical matter highlight the strong determination of the state to take control over the unrestricted online freedom enjoyed by outlawed extremist organizations. The recent suspension of over 850 social media profiles linked to prohibited groups marks the start of a carefully planned effort aimed at electronically isolating terrorists and those who support them.
A rising tide of terror in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan appears to be deliberately targeting the authority of the government, using a dangerous mix of brutal assaults and destructive propaganda spread via widely accessible social media networks. As per official statements, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has restricted numerous online profiles managed by extremist militant organizations such as the outlawed TTP, BLA, and BLF.
Interestingly, social media sites designed for public benefit and rapid information exchange are being exploited by extremists and rebels without facing any consequences. The unchecked abuse of online spaces is increasingly endangering people’s safety, societal stability, and local tranquility. Frequent terror strikes within Pakistan targeting police departments, military personnel, ordinary citizens, and international workers involved in development initiatives clearly show harmful involvement from both nearby and distant entities.
The core position of Pakistan regarding the participation of Indian state entities in transboundary terrorism support relies on concrete and reliable evidence, particularly the admissions made by Khambhushan Jhadav. The deliberate disruption of CPEC orchestrated by India-backed militant organizations could potentially trigger broader regional conflicts. It is surprising that the overt misuse of social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp) has not triggered any warning signals within the headquarters of the high-tech companies behind these services.
Pakistan has appropriately brought up this delicate matter with the platform administrators, as the extent of abuse and the influence of extremist groups among their supporters is highly concerning. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Center for Cyber Crime Investigations (NCCIA) have identified 533 accounts, which boast over 2 million followers, engaged in supporting terrorism, spreading subversive messages, inciting ethnic conflict, and promoting religious radicalism.
Social media platform owners can no longer ignore these obvious violations. Recent discussions between tech officials and Pakistani government representatives focused particularly on implementing strong corrective actions to break this pattern of neglect. The seriousness of this issue requires greater structured collaboration between governmental bodies and digital platform administrators.
The only alternative left is the prohibition of extremist accounts and mandatory disclosure of necessary information to government agencies by platform administrators. The government needs to make sure that theoretical discussions regarding free speech and human rights are no longer exploited by Indian intermediaries to hide the evident misuse of online platforms by terrorist organizations. Any hesitation or lack of response from company management cannot be accepted by regulatory bodies. The lives lost due to terrorism hold greater importance and sacredness compared to the questionable priorities of major technology corporations, which have previously demonstrated unacceptable failure in identifying illegal actions carried out by outlawed militant groups.
by admin | Apr 7, 2025 | government, military, national security, politics, security
In August 2024, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a prominent figure within Nigeria’s intelligence sector, was appointed as the new Director-General of the Department of State Security.
After six months of being here, Ajayi is advocating for fresh ideas regarding Nigeria that imply the breakdown of the government’s conventional security framework and its role in addressing the escalating instability.
As stated by the head of DSS, communities—as opposed to the nation’s security agencies—ought to be considered the primary defense against present challenges.
He made
the proposal
In mid-February in Abuja, several current and former security officials were present, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; neither raised objections to this dubious notion.
You shouldn’t anticipate that the Nigerian Army, police, and SSS will safeguard each individual citizen,” he stated. “That approach won’t be effective.
We anticipate that security agencies will carry out their duties. This aligns with the constitution, which states that “ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens should be the main objective of governance.” It emphasizes this as not just a secondary aim, but rather the principal one.
This indicates that ensuring the safety of citizens is the top priority for the national government of the federation, which holds authority over and manages the security organizations.
Ajayi provided instances of Nigerian communities that have successfully countered and thwarted assaults, suggesting these could serve as models for Nigeria to overcome its security challenges.
This is a feeble argument. Nigerian communities have consistently protected themselves, and continue to do so, even when faced with an uneven distribution of contemporary weaponry. They often confront assailants armed only with traditional weapons like sticks and machetes, while their adversaries wield more advanced firearms such as pistols and automatic rifles—tools frequently used by abductors, extremists, or sometimes law enforcement personnel against these groups.
The state holds the primary duty to safeguard its populace, an obligation that falls upon the government once they have taken their oath of office. However, in Nigeria, following the swearing-in of officials, the pursuit of opulence and a feeling of authority frequently overshadow this sense of commitment.
We should remember that the APC gained power in 2015 primarily due to the unrest in Nigeria, with Muhammadu Buhari promising to leverage his military expertise to tackle this issue.
This indicates that both he and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, have collectively held power for the APC party for 10 years, unfortunately resulting in an increased sense of insecurity across Nigeria.
Remember, Buhari spent considerable time in a London hospital as insecurity grew worse. Similarly, Tinubu has frequently traveled to France for various trips, seemingly mired in ineptitude or crafting excuses to shirk their duties. This lets citizens bear burdens that the law assigns to officially designated bodies and institutions.
“Our society emphasizes community,” Ajayi stated in his intricately crafted initial strategy for defense.
Why can’t we join forces against scoundrels and frauds?
I was unaware that powerful, violent, and well-organized terrorist organizations were referred to as “miscreants.”
The head of DSS continued, “It is essential for the elite class to engage with their respective communities, approach us for validation and advice, after which we can jointly curb these troublemakers… security begins at an individual level…”
What does ‘Join us… get some form of approval and guidance’ mean? Who exactly are these ‘us’? In what way do Nigerian communities ‘join us’?
What exactly does “some form of approval” mean? Is there anything in Nigerian law that allows the Department of State Services (DSS) to equip villages and communities with items like brooms and clubs to confront herders who are equipped with automatic firearms and GPS technology?
Through which routes will villagers journey from the various parts of Nigeria to reach the DSS Headquarters along the Lagos-Kano railway line?
The Ajayis within the Tinubu administration have overlooked another aspect beyond the constitution: the APC came to power through what many perceive as fraudulent means, having sworn to eradicate Nigeria’s security issues.
Sure, here’s the information retrieved from the website of the electoral commission:
the 2015 APC Manifesto
, where it grandiosely promoted “APC’s practical answers.”
In addition to other commitments, the party pledged to:
Hire at least an additional 100,000 police officers and create a well-trained and adequately equipped Federal Anti-Terrorism Multi-Agency Task Force aimed at dismantling Boko Haram and all forms of insurgency.
Implement an instant salary increase along with enhanced benefits for all five security teams.
Tackle the root causes of unemployment, poverty, and social inequality that sparked the uprising by implementing an all-encompassing economic development plan aimed at revitalizing the impacted regions and their populations.
The APC expressed concerns: “Sixty percent of Nigerians reside below the poverty line, merely three percent receive adequate healthcare, and only about half of our children progress from primary to secondary education. Additionally, our roadways and railway networks are severely deteriorated. Fewer than thirty-five percent of the population has reliable access to electricity, with many experiencing frequent outages and persistent power deficits…”
It stated, “The Nigerian population requires assistance; aid from mismanagement, respite from the severe poverty faced by so many of us; relief from a deteriorating nation. An APC administration would deliver this support.”
Relief? A decade later, the APC had merely exacerbated the issues, leading to stratification marked by opulence and laziness among the elite and their relatives.
This all happened as the economy crashed, the naira depreciated sharply, major corporations withdrew, the power supply became unstable, joblessness surged, and many Nigerians migrated to neighboring countries like Niger, Cameroon, and Ghana. Wealthy Nigerians often relocate their loved ones overseas.
Rather than achieving security, we have accumulated an
Air Force arsenal
as the terrorists gain strength, which targets civilians, while the National Security Adviser offers praise
phantom “Tinubu Gains
.”
In January 2024, the Nigerian armed forces
announced
that it had dispatched its special forces throughout the nation as part of an intensified effort against insurgency, kidnappings, and various security threats.
In January 2025, Air Force chief Hassan Abubakar also
announced
That the Air Force completed 15,915 flight hours over an 18-month period. Then why has Nigeria become more insecure?
The issue lies within the lack of sincerity among Nigeria’s leaders, which keeps the country stagnant. The fact that Tinubu took a private trip to France while the crisis in Uromi was unfolding and as new US trade barriers were approaching serves as a reminder that he does not perceive our situation with any sense of immediacy.
Thus, Nigeria seems to be operating on autopilot with issues like insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, and a shrinking economy becoming routine. This situation is perpetuated by a government that believes citizens who are struggling to make ends meet should manage on their own.
However, it is not typical citizens such as Ajayi who possess the legal power to operate across Nigeria’s 36 states and 774 local government areas. If the DSS under Ajayi fails to recognize and neutralize these terrorist groups—which lack airports, sea ports, or diplomatic facilities—but can still freely resupply with weapons, then they bear responsibility for this failure.
How can armed herders managed by the DSS move freely to remote villages and farms across the nation, carrying out unchecked violence?
Why, DSS, are the intelligence agencies reveling in all the authority, prestige, armaments, and funds, whereas it is the impoverished citizens who have to resort to taking up weapons?
In this era of remarkable technological advancements, why is DSS concealing itself in Abuja, offering security and domestic assistance to politicians as Nigeria faces turmoil?
Perhaps citizens ought to take their defense into their own hands, rendering the DSS an unnecessary extravagance. If this were to happen, then it should be dismantled first.
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by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | crime, crimes, fraud prevention, scams and frauds, security
The newly appointed head of the anti-trafficking unit at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) states that they are prepared to intensify efforts against fraudsters and illicit operators working across the borders, aiming to enhance the nation’s standing on the United States’ human trafficking watchlist.
The recently named head of the CIB’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD), Pol Maj Gen Songklod Krirkkitaya, stated that the government’s offensive against fraud rings near the borders has been successful.
People from across the globe have been saved from facilities managed by criminal groups in Thailand who had deceived them into coming for what they were told would be legal employment.
His primary emphasis currently is differentiating genuine victims from those accused individuals pretending to be victims as a means of evading potential legal consequences.
Therefore, law enforcement agencies have modified their strategy. For example, the ATPD has devised a novel technique to assist officials in determining which individuals rescued were genuine victims of criminal organizations.
Currently, whether they are Thai or foreign nationals who have been rescued from scams operating across the borders will undergo a detailed 74-question interview aimed at identifying the criminals within the group of detainees.
The screening method was implemented by Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, who leads the Anti-Human Trafficking Centre within the Royal Thai Police, following revelations that numerous Thai nationals found in fraudulent operations across Cambodia had initially departed from Thailand with their consent to engage in illegal activities orchestrated by criminal organizations.
Pol Maj Gen Songklod stated that individuals involved in smuggling people and scams have identified weaknesses within the procedures. As a result, numerous detainees frequently fabricate claims to suggest they were victims of human trafficking organizations.
In a recent instance, it was discovered that out of 119 individuals claiming victimhood, they were actually voluntary participants after thorough investigations and examinations of their smartphones.
In comparison to the previous eight-question screening method employed by law enforcement, the updated version is more comprehensive. It includes additional inquiries about an individual’s travel background, places of stay, and daily engagements.
Lt. Gen. Pol Maj Songklod stated that the information gathered from the screenings could serve as grounds for issuing arrest warrants.
BORDER CROSSINGS
General Pol Maj Songklod stated that Thailand’s initiatives to assist nations aiming to recover their nationals trapped in scam operations could enhance the nation’s position in the U.S. State Department’s yearly Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.
As law enforcement agencies combat the syndicate’s operations locally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborates with diplomatic missions abroad to both return individuals deceived into working overseas by fraudsters and inform these countries about any dubious transnational actions involving their nationals.
Two major points of entry where human trafficking flourishes are the Mae Sot district in Tak province to the west, adjacent to Myanmar; and Sa Kaeo province to the east, near Cambodia’s border.
At the Huai Hin Fon checkpoint in Mae Sot, officials are deployed as part of an important border management center. Each non-resident passing through this point undergoes a thorough 74-item questionnaire. These findings are then sent to Pol Gen Thatchai.
The passage through the Sa Kaeo border presents a distinct difficulty due to the many natural pathways available for individuals to traverse.
Gen Pol Maj Songklod admitted that the majority of Thai nationals involved in unlawful employment in Cambodia utilize these pathways. It is believed that this group consists of tens of thousands of individuals.
BIG DATA LEAD
CIB’s efforts are supported by an extensive big data system and the Real-Time Crime Centre, which acts as a centralized hub for combating criminal activities.
Under the guidance of Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, the CIB has prepared a strategy to break down human trafficking rings both within the country and abroad. The plan also includes strengthening legal frameworks to boost law enforcement actions and provide better aid and safeguards for victims. This initiative requires collaboration with various government entities to offer help, recovery programs, and protective measures for witnesses.
Furthermore, anti-trafficking law enforcement personnel will adhere to standardized operational procedures (SOPs) ensuring that anti-trafficking initiatives align with globally recognized benchmarks, as stated by Pol Maj Gen Songklod. These officers will receive additional instruction to enhance their investigation techniques and capacity for supporting victims.
Working together with governmental bodies as well as private and international organizations can enhance information sharing and broaden the scope of efforts aimed at suppressing various activities.
Upon completing his education at the Royal Police Cadet Academy, Pol Maj Gen Songklod went on to earn a master’s degree in government administration in the United States. Throughout his extensive career, he has taken on numerous responsibilities such as working in administrative and traffic policing, engaging in crime suppression efforts, and serving with the Special Branch police force prior to being appointed as the chief of the ATPD.
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