The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has hosted the Comptroller of Customs, Muritala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC), Comptroller Toyin Awe, and the Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Comptroller D. O. Adebambo, to enhance inter-agency cooperation and security collaboration.
During the visit, Adebambo highlighted the NIS’s efforts in managing migration and border control, introducing the e-border system, which features camera installations and control centers to monitor and respond to irregular migration. He also emphasized the importance of cooperation and synergy between the NIS and the police in ensuring the security and safety of Lagos State.
Comptroller Awe of the Customs stressed the crucial role of synergy between security agencies, citing recent seizures of illegal military accoutrements at the airport. She noted that intelligence-led operations have been instrumental in identifying and intercepting illicit shipments, many of which originate from Turkey.
CP Jimoh assured the visitors of his commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation, particularly in intelligence sharing and joint operations. He emphasized the importance of security agencies working together to support the Federal Government’s economic policies and ensure national security.
The visits marked a significant step towards enhancing collaboration and cooperation between the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Police Force, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the security and prosperity of Lagos State and the nation at large.