In a strategic move to curb crime and maintain safety in the maritime sector, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Chinedu Oko, has visited the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
AIG Oko and his entourage paid the NCS a visit in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Wednesday, where they were warmly received by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, ACG Mohammad Babandede and his management team.
This was contained in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Adebayo Rasheed.
Speaking during the engagement, the AIG Maritime affirmed that the visit formed part of his familiarisation tour following his assumption of office.
Oko emphasised the need for sustained inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operational synergy between the Command and Customs, particularly within the maritime domain.
He noted that effective collaboration among security agencies remains vital to curbing economic crimes along port corridors while fostering a secure and enabling environment for legitimate business activities within and around the ports.
In response, ACG Babandede commended AIG Oko for the visit and expressed readiness to deepen the existing partnership between both agencies in the spirit of national security and economic stability.
He pledged continued cooperation through timely intelligence sharing and inter-agency support.
The visit was concluded with an exchange of plaques and a group photograph, symbolising mutual respect and institutional partnership.
“This visit further underscores the shared commitment of both institutions to enhancing operational efficiency, intelligence-driven policing, and proactive maritime security measures across the nation’s ports and coastal environments,” the statement added.
