The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security collaboration to combat smuggling, tackle trans-border crimes and address security challenges in Delta State.
The commitment was reiterated during a meeting between the Acting Customs Area Controller, Edo/Delta Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Ortsen, and the Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Ibrahim Buhari, in Asaba recently.
Ortsen expressed appreciation for the existing relationship between both agencies, emphasising the need for sustained cooperation, mutual understanding and effective information sharing to safeguard national security and protect the country’s borders.
He said the Customs Service and the Army shared critical responsibilities in protecting national security, securing Nigeria’s borders and promoting economic stability.
“The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Army share critical responsibilities in safeguarding national security, protecting the nation’s borders and promoting economic stability. Sustained collaboration, mutual understanding and effective information sharing are essential to achieving these objectives,” he said.
In his response, Buhari, who also serves as Sector Commander of Operation DELTA SAFE, stressed the importance of building direct relationships among officers of both agencies to improve communication and operational coordination.
He encouraged Customs to leverage the Army’s operational presence and manpower in addressing security challenges, assuring the delegation of the Army’s readiness to provide support when necessary.
“Both agencies serve the same nation and government, and our shared responsibility for national security makes cooperation indispensable,” Buhari said.
The brigade commander urged officers of both agencies to maintain regular contact and exchange operational information where appropriate to facilitate coordinated responses to emerging security threats.
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