Customs, Police Strengthen Security Cooperation in Niger
Niger/Kogi Customs Area Command pledges enhanced intelligence sharing, joint operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency security cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force to address emerging security threats and safeguard lives and property.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Solomon Nwankwegu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, on November 3, 2026.
The visit was aimed at consolidating the existing partnership between the two agencies and exploring opportunities for enhanced operational collaboration, intelligence sharing and coordinated responses to security challenges.
Speaking during the engagement, Nwankwegu emphasised the importance of inter-agency cooperation in tackling prevailing security threats, particularly in border security, intelligence gathering, crime prevention and the protection of lives and property.
He noted that no security agency could effectively address contemporary security challenges in isolation, stressing the need for sustained synergy, mutual support, timely intelligence exchange and coordinated operations among relevant institutions.
The Customs chief also reiterated the Command’s readiness to work closely with the Police and other sister security agencies to strengthen national security, promote economic stability and protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
In his response, Elleman appreciated the visit and reaffirmed the Police Command’s readiness to deepen its existing partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service in the interest of public safety, effective law enforcement and national security.
The engagement highlighted the importance of institutional collaboration, professional understanding and a united security front in addressing threats to peace and stability in Niger State and beyond.
The Niger/Kogi Area Command said it would continue to collaborate with sister security agencies in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.
