The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security collaboration in Kogi State as part of efforts to enhance peace, intelligence sharing, and national development.
This commitment was reiterated on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when the Customs Area Comptroller of the Niger/Kogi Area Command, Comptroller Muhammad Sani Umar, mni, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, at the Police Headquarters in Lokoja.
A statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer of the Niger/Kogi Area Command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I (ASC I) Abubakar Abdulkareem Zakariya, said the visit highlighted the strong and cordial relationship existing between the two security agencies in the state.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Umar expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his entourage. He explained that the visit was aimed at further consolidating the long-standing partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force.
According to him, effective inter-agency collaboration remains vital in addressing security challenges and promoting sustainable national development.
He stressed the importance of maintaining synergy, mutual understanding, and cooperation among security agencies to achieve common goals.
The Comptroller also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to sustaining productive partnerships with the Police and other security agencies operating in Kogi State.
In his response, Commissioner of Police Naziru Bello Kankarofi welcomed the Comptroller and described the visit as timely and significant.
He noted that security agencies in Kogi State operate as one family, united in their resolve to safeguard lives and property.
CP Kankarofi commended officers and personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service in the state for their professionalism and unwavering support to the Police in maintaining security.
He also appreciated the Comptroller for the visit and offered prayers for peace, progress, and stability in the country.
The visit ended with both agencies pledging to deepen cooperation, enhance intelligence sharing, and strengthen joint efforts aimed at ensuring a safer and more secure Kogi State.
