WE NEED SUSTAINED COOPERATION & INTELLIGENCE SHARING; D/COMPT ADEWOLE TELLS OYO STATE CP HARUNA
On Friday, 6 February 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, *Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole*, alongside principal officers of the Command, paid a familiarization visit to the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding national security.
The delegation was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police, *CP Femi Haruna*, and the members of the Command’s management team. In his remarks, the Commissioner acknowledged the Nigeria Customs Service as a critical stakeholder in protecting the nation’s borders and curbing the influx and consumption of illicit products that pose significant risks to the health and well-being of citizens.
*CP Haruna* assured the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo State Police Command’s unwavering support and commitment to sustained collaboration with the Oyo/Osun Area Command. He emphasized on the importance of synergy between security agencies, noting that no single agency can effectively operate in isolation. He therefore urged both sister agencies to continue to foster unity and remain their brothers’ keepers in the collective pursuit of national security.
In his response, *DC Adewole* expressed profound appreciation to the leadership of the Oyo State Police Command for the warm reception and longstanding partnership between both sister agencies. He noted that the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force have maintained a symbiotic relationship over the years, one that has significantly contributed to operational successes and enhanced security within the region.
The Acting Customs Area Controller further solicited the continued cooperation and support of the Police Command, particularly in joint operations and intelligence sharing whenever the need arises. He reaffirmed his commitment to leveraging on the strong institutional relationship between both agencies to advance their shared mandate of protecting society and ensuring economic stability.
The visit underscores the Command’s dedication to strengthening strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in order to enhance operational efficiency and promote a safer environment for lawful trade and community well-being