Apapa Customs, Ports Police Deepen Security Partnership

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, and the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command have pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations to tackle security threats and protect critical port infrastructure.

The commitment was made when the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller M. Muazu, paid a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, in furtherance of efforts to consolidate inter-agency cooperation within the maritime sector.

Muazu assured the police chief of his readiness to deepen collaboration between both agencies, emphasising that effective intelligence sharing and coordinated operations were essential to maintaining a safe and economically viable maritime environment.

He stressed that a harmonious working relationship between the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force was critical to addressing emerging security challenges, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting national economic interests.

In her response, Agbaminoja welcomed Muazu and his delegation, congratulating him on his appointment and reaffirming the police command’s commitment to supporting the Customs Service in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.

She said sustained cooperation between both agencies remained indispensable to combating criminal activities and safeguarding vital port infrastructure.

The police commissioner also assured the new customs controller of the command’s continued support through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations and regular engagement to promote a peaceful, secure and business-friendly port environment.

The visit reaffirmed the commitment of both agencies to strengthening institutional ties, improving operational efficiency and securing the maritime domain in support of Nigeria’s economic growth.