By Abisola Oluremi
The Oyo State Police Command and the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening national security through inter-agency collaboration.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Femi Haruna, gave the assurance while receiving the Acting Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, Mr. Moses Adewole, during a courtesy visit.
Mr. Haruna described the Customs Service as a key stakeholder in border protection and in curbing the influx and consumption of illicit goods, which he said pose serious threats to public health and safety.
He assured the Customs Area Controller of the Police Command’s continued support, stressing that effective security operations require strong synergy among agencies, as no single organisation can work in isolation.
Responding, Mr. Adewole thanked the Police Command for the warm reception and praised the longstanding partnership between both agencies.
He noted that the existing collaboration has enhanced operational success and security across the region, and called for sustained cooperation, particularly in joint operations and intelligence sharing
Mr. Adewole reaffirmed Customs’ commitment to leveraging the relationship to protect lives, secure the economy, and maintain public safety.
Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi
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