The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Murtala Muazu, has pledged stronger collaboration with the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to enhance maritime security and strengthen inter-agency cooperation.
Muazu made the pledge during a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja.
According to a press release issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Isaac Hundeyin, on October 12, 2026, the visit was aimed at consolidating existing cooperation between the two agencies and strengthening security within the nation’s maritime environment.
During the visit, the Customs Area Controller expressed his readiness to work closely with the police command to strengthen their existing relationship through mutual cooperation, effective intelligence sharing and operational collaboration.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining a harmonious working relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force, noting that sustained inter-agency collaboration was critical to addressing emerging security challenges, facilitating legitimate trade and safeguarding national economic interests.
In her response, Agbaminoja welcomed Muazu and his delegation and congratulated him on his appointment.
She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, stressing that effective inter-agency cooperation remains essential to combating criminal activities and safeguarding critical port infrastructure.
The police commissioner also assured the Customs Area Controller of the Command’s continued support and readiness to deepen the existing partnership through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations and sustained engagement.
She said such cooperation would contribute to ensuring a peaceful, secure and business-friendly port environment.
The visit highlights the commitment of both agencies to strengthening institutional partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency and promoting a safer maritime domain conducive to national economic growth.
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