Fatshimetrie: A crucial meeting between banks and police authorities to strengthen the security of financial institutions
The security of financial institutions is a crucial issue, especially during the festive season. It is in this context that Fatshimetrie revealed the holding of a meeting between banks and operators of different banking establishments in Lagos. The objective of this meeting was to discuss the security measures to be put in place to guarantee the tranquility of the establishments during the festive season.
The Commissioner of Police stressed the importance for banks to communicate their security plans in order to optimize the protection of the facilities. He also encouraged the institutions to scrupulously verify the documents of the police officers assigned to their security, in order to avoid fraud.
“The source of the security officers assigned to your bank determines the quality of the service you receive. We check the background of our officers every day before deploying them. It is essential for the security of your establishments that the officers on duty are properly documented”, stressed the Commissioner.
Furthermore, he ordered all commanders in charge of bank security to provide him with a list of officers posted daily to ensure effective surveillance. He also called on banks to investigate fraudulent transactions that may affect customers’ accounts.
Bankers, for their part, expressed their concerns, including the late arrival and early departure of security officers, as well as the difficulties encountered during the detention of employees involved in sensitive financial matters.
In this context, the issue of cybercrime was also discussed, with banks reporting significant financial losses due to fraudulent online activities.
In conclusion, close collaboration between banks and law enforcement is essential to ensure the security of financial institutions and protect the interests of customers. Transparency, communication and mutual trust are the keys to fruitful cooperation, which guarantee the stability of the financial sector.