Customs, Police Collaborate to Curb Trans- Border Crimes

‎In a strategic effort to strengthen border security within the Ogun axis, the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), received a high-level joint courtesy visit from the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police in Idiroko and the Border Patrol Commander.

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‎The meeting, which focused on promoting a collaborative and inclusive policing approach is aimed at tackling ‎trans-border crime and curbing economic sabotage.

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‎Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, stated that although the Idiroko axis is presently calm, sustaining this stability depends on robust intelligence sharing and well coordinated operations to dismantle smuggling networks.

‎Afeni emphasized that national ‎security is a collective responsibility and urged personnel from both the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force to view one another as allies rather than rivals in the field.

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‎The collaboration according to him, supports the Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s core mandates of Collaboration, Consolidation and Innovation.

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On his part, the visiting Area Commander of the Nigeria Police, Idiroko Area Command, ACP Adejumo Segun expressed a strong desire to build upon the existing cordial relationship between the two agencies. The primary focus remains on ensuring the safety of residents in border communities, Providing tactical support to the NCS to curb illegal trade, sharing critical data to stay ahead of criminal elements operating along the Idiroko-Igolo border corridor.

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We will continue to synergize, share intelligence, and work together for the benefit of the State,” affirmed DC Oladapo Afeni. “Our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with all security agencies and stakeholders remain unwavering”.

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‎The visit concluded with mutual pledges of cooperation, marking a significant step forward in ensuring a secure and prosperous environment for the residents of Ogun State and the nation at large.

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