The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its Beninese counterpart have strengthened their partnership to ensure the safety of lives and property, as well as government assets, along the Maje border corridor.
The partnership was renewed when the Command, led by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, paid a working visit to Tsamiya/Sebgana on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The delegation, which included Major Shola Elijah Moses, Commanding Officer, 1 Battalion, Nigerian Army, was warmly received by officers of the Beninese Customs and other key stakeholders.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Command’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Mubarak Mustapha.
In his remarks, Comptroller Ibrahim emphasised the importance of synergy and collaboration between security agencies of both countries to effectively secure the shared border and enhance mutual trust.
He noted that security is a collective responsibility, stressing that his visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation and promoting intelligence sharing for improved border management.
In response, the Comptroller of Customs, Wara Border, Benin Republic, Arouna Dramane, commended the initiative, describing it as a welcome development.
Dramane conducted the visiting delegation around their facilities for familiarisation and assured continued collaboration.
“The visit concluded with an exchange of goodwill and a reaffirmation of the commitment by both parties to work together in ensuring peace and security along the Nigeria–Benin border,” the statement added.
