Customs, Police strengthen security partnership in C’River
Customs, Police strengthen security partnership in C’River
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation to tackle crime, improve intelligence sharing and enhance security in Cross River.
The is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command of the NCS, ASC Yireabasi Ukpong and made available to the available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Calabar on Saturday.
Ukpong said the renewed commitment followed a familiarisation visit by the new Acting Customs Area Controller, DCC Nkeiruka Nwala, to the Police Command in Cross River.
She quoted Nwala as emphasising the importance of intelligence sharing, joint operations, and effective communication among security agencies in addressing emerging security challenges.
The new acting area command controller acknowledged the strategic role of the police in maintaining law and order, combating criminal activities, and protecting lives and property.
She noted that effective collaboration, intelligence sharing, and timely communication were therefore critical to addressing security challenges and protecting lives and property.
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She reaffirmed the NCS commitment to working with the police and other sister security agencies to combat smuggling, enhance security, and facilitate legitimate economic activities.
“The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to working closely with the police and other sister agencies to combat smuggling, enhance security, and support legitimate economic activities,” she said.
Nwala also said that the visit aligned with the strategic framework of the Comptroller-General of Customs, which focused on collaboration, consolidation, and innovation.
She explained that the framework was designed to promote stronger institutional partnerships, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance service delivery.
NAN reports that the engagement demonstrates the shared commitment of both agencies to public safety, national security, and effective service delivery.
It is also believed that sustained cooperation between the agencies will strengthen their capacity to respond to security threats and discharge their respective mandates effectively.
