KADUNA AREA COMMAND DEEPENS COLLABORATION WITH SECURITY AGENCIES TO STRENGTHEN SYNERGY AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kaduna Area Command, under the leadership of the Comptroller Sa’ad Garba Hassan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration and fostering robust inter-agency synergy with sister security agencies across Kaduna State. This renewed commitment formed the highlight of the Controller’s courtesy visits to heads of security and law enforcement agencies within the state.
In separate engagements with the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Muhammad Rabiu; the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army Kaduna Maj. Gen. ASM Wase; the State Director, State Security Service (SSS), Kaduna State Mr. Hakeem Abiola fsi the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna State Command Corp Commander Tijjani Yusuf the Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate Mr. Usman Bawa Kaltungo and the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna Command Comdt Panam Musa Buba Compt. Hassan emphasized the strategic importance of cooperation, information sharing, and mutual support in achieving national security objectives.
He also noted that the Nigeria Customs Service cannot operate in isolation, especially at a time when the nation continues to contend with evolving security challenges, smuggling networks, economic sabotage, and threats to public safety. He reaffirmed that sustained collaboration among security agencies remains critical for enhanced operational success, intelligence-driven enforcement, and improved service delivery to Nigerians.
The Controller commended the sister agencies for their long-standing partnership with the Command, acknowledging the support they have consistently extended in joint operations, information exchange, personnel protection, and crisis response. He appealed for the strengthening of the existing synergy to ensure seamless cooperation and greater operational impact across all areas of shared responsibility.
Responding, the heads of the respective agencies applauded the Customs Area Controller (CAC) for taking proactive steps toward deepening inter-agency relations. They pledged continued support to the Nigeria Customs Service, assuring the Controller of their readiness to explore new areas of collaboration, enhance intelligence sharing, and participate in joint operational initiatives aimed at safeguarding the nation’s economic growth and security interests.
The CAC added that the Command will continue to pursue partnerships that promote legal trade facilitation, National security, enhance border management, and contribute to the economic stability of the country. The Command remains committed to maintaining strong institutional relationships built on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect.