Kwara: New Customs Controller visits emir, security agencies, seeks collaboration

By Mosunmola Ayobami, kwara

The Customs Controller, Kwara Area Command, Compt. Faith Ojeifo paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian Army (NA), Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, DSS, NDLEA and other security agencies in the State.

Ojeifo, who was newly posted to Kwara, said the visit was to strengthen the existing synergy among security agencies in the State.

Speaking at the Headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigeria Army, Sobi cantonment Ilorin, the Controller solicited for the cooperation of the military personnel in curbing transborder crimes in the state.

The Controller highlighted the recent collaboration with Nigeria Army while stating his intention to further cement the existing relationship.

“For us in Customs and indeed all other members of the Security Agencies, our task in this part of the country is critical. We have a collective mandate to ensure and enhance national security”, he said.

He sympathized with Nigerian Army over the recent killing of Soldiers in Delta state.

Responding, Brigadier-General AA Babalola said the Nigerian Army will continue to work assiduously with the Customs in tackling trans-border crimes, banditry, and other security challenges in the state.

At the State Police Command, Director DSS and other security agencies offices, the Controller reaffirmed Customs determination and commitment to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force, State Security Services, Nigeria Immigration Service, NDLEA and other security agencies to curb cross-border crimes, especially the dangerous drugs like marijuana, smuggling of small arms and light weapons in the state.

“It is because of that synergy that people are attesting that security has improved greatly in Kwara State. The synergy should not only be visiting each other but let it go down to our other ranks”, Ojeifo added.

Ojeifo also visited the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Sulu Gambari, at his Palace in Ilorin.

Welcoming the Controller, the Emir thanked the Controller for finding time to visit him and appreciated him for identifying with traditional institutions as one of the important institution to reckon with.