The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Army (NA) have renewed their commitment to addressing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, a menace that poses significant threats to Nigeria’s national security.
The renewed partnership was underscored during a familiarisation visit by the Commander of the 3 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed Muhammad Tukur, to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the NCS. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling the illegal arms trade and smuggling activities.
According to a statement issued on 27 November 2024, by Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nuruddeen, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana, stressed the need for synergy between security agencies to curb the proliferation of small arms.
He noted that such collaboration would not only enhance the government’s efforts to address security challenges but also foster a safer environment for Nigerians.
Speaking earlier, Brigadier General Tukur commended the customs service for its vital role in intercepting illicit arms and ammunition and pledged the Nigerian Army’s continued support to enhance the operational capacity of customs personnel.
He lauded the long-standing partnership between the two agencies, particularly in training and capacity-building initiatives, which have equipped customs officers with enhanced skills and career development opportunities.
Brigadier General Tukur acknowledged that the partnership reflects a unified front in the fight against smuggling and illegal arms trade. Emphasised that leveraging the resources and expertise of both the customs service and the military would bolster national efforts to secure Nigeria’s borders and communities.
He noted that this collaboration will reinforces the government’s unwavering commitment to combating security threats and safeguarding the nation, sending a strong message about the power of collective action in addressing shared challenges.
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