The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has intensified efforts to strengthen border security through enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
This followed a courtesy visit by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Mohammed Tako, to the office of the NSCDC State Commandant, Idris Bande, in Yola on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Tako said the engagement was aimed at reinforcing the existing partnership between both agencies, particularly in the areas of border security, public safety, and intelligence sharing.
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He emphasized that effective border management requires sustained inter-agency cooperation, noting that the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to working closely with sister security agencies in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.
“This visit underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation in enhancing security operations and ensuring the effective execution of our mandates,” Tako stated.
In his response, NSCDC Commandant Idris Bande described the Nigeria Customs Service as a strategic partner in national security operations.
He assured the Customs delegation of the Corps’ readiness to provide tactical and operational support whenever required, especially in border protection and management.
Bande further noted that security agencies in Adamawa State operate as a unified front, stressing that Customs would continue to be fully integrated into joint security operations across the state.
