National Security: Comptroller Malah Strengthens Customs Partnership with Sister Agencies in Borno, Yobe
The Customs Area Controller of Borno/Yobe Command, Comptroller Muhammed Danja Malah has expressed readiness to partner with security agencies in Borno and Yobe States in order to defeat criminality and promote national security.
Comptroller Malah disclosed that the command is committed to implementing duty collection, which is in line with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Act, 2023.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Borno/Yobe Command, Joshua Iliya on Friday, Malah made the disclosure after completing a familiarization tour of sister security agencies where he called for regular intelligence sharing and continuous collaboration.
He noted the significance of fostering oneness in the task to secure the country and curb illegalities like smuggling.
While describing all government military and paramilitary agencies as children of same parents, Comptroller Malah said that the operational peculiarities of Borno and Yobe States as well as the entire North East region of the country necessitate operational harmony at all times.
Malah, who assumed office on February 21, 2024, commenced the visits on March 6, where he met with the Theatre Commander, Joint Task force North East, Operation ‘Hadin Kai’, Acting Sector Commander FRSC, Borno Sector Command, Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, Director Department of State Service Borno State, Air component Commander, Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ and Zonal Commander EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Command.
Others visited include the Commander, NDLEA Borno State Command, Controller Correctional services, State Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner ICPC, and paid homage to His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno, Shehu Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi.
The Controller commended the heads of various agencies and traditional rulers for their past cooperation with the service and reassured them that he will build on the gains of the past to achieve more robust relationships.
During a visit to the Maiduguri plant of Nigeria Bottling Company Limited for ‘inspection’, the Area Controller stated that provisions of NCS Act 2023 relating to excise duty collection will be fully implemented.
He also visited the Executive Secretary of Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) to ascertain the status and secure papers for customs properties in Borno State – and established contact with the Surveyor General of the State on same issue.
