Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have stepped up cooperation to strengthen border security and curb smuggling activities in northeastern Nigeria, as enforcement agencies intensify coordination along key border corridors. He said Customs remained committed to working closely with sister security agencies in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities. “The visit underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation in enhancing security operations and ensuring the effective execution of our mandates,” Tako said. In response, Bande described the Nigeria Customs Service as a strategic partner in national security and assured the Customs delegation of the NSCDC’s readiness to provide tactical support when required. He said such support would be particularly focused on border protection and management, adding that security agencies in Adamawa State operate as a unified front.

Source: The Guardian January 15, 2026 16:13 UTC