Customs and Port Police Enhance Security Collaboration at Apapa Port

• •Customs and Port Police are enhancing collaboration to tackle maritime crime.
• •Intelligence sharing and coordinated operations are key focus areas.
• •The partnership aims to secure port infrastructure and facilitate legitimate trade.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Ports Authority Police Western Command have committed to enhancing collaboration to combat maritime crime and secure port infrastructure. This pledge was made during a recent courtesy visit by Customs Area Controller Murtala Muazu to Police Commissioner Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja. Both agencies emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and coordinated operations to address emerging security threats and facilitate legitimate trade. Muazu highlighted that effective cooperation is crucial for protecting the nation's economic interests within the maritime sector. Agbaminoja assured continued support for the Customs Service in fulfilling its duties, reinforcing the need for inter-agency collaboration to combat criminal activities. The partnership aims to create a safer and more business-friendly environment at the port, which is vital for national economic growth.