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The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Headquarters, Owerri Imo State, says it has embarked on a familiarization visits to Security Agencies in Imo state as part of its efforts to foster cordial relationships and strengthen collaboration with other sister security agencies.
This was contained in a press release issued, signed and made available to our Correspondent Wednesday, October 21, by the FOU zone C, Owerri Public Relations officer, Rose Nche, a Chief Superintendent of Customs.
The statement noted that "the Acting Comptroller of Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’, Owerri Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya paid courtesy visits to security agencies in Owerri Imo State."
It continued "The visits provided an opportunity for meaningful engagements, relationship building and deliberations on mutual interest particularly the need to sustain peace, promote security and enhance cooperation between the relevant institutions."
It added that in the course of the courtesy visits, which according to the statement, began on Friday, 16th October 2026, the Acting Comptroller visited various security agencies whch included the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Imo State command, the Department of State Services (DSS), The Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Imo State Command.
At the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Headquarters, Imo State command, the Ag. Comptroller Nadaniya who was welcomed by the Commissioner of Police Imo State, CP Garba Audu Bosso remarked that Federal Operations Unit being the enforcement arm of the Nigeria Customs service in the zone which included South South and South East has an enormous task ahead considering the security challenges in the state.
His words “My visit is aimed at soliciting for unity of purpose and inter -agency synergy which will enhance my operational effectiveness in my Area of Jurisdiction as the strive against smuggling and other crimes is a collective responsibility."
"I am committed to maintaining a positive working relationship with security agencies and supporting collective efforts towards peace, stability and the overall well being of the state and its environs.” Nadaniya emphasized.
Responding, the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command CP Garba Audu Bosso psc+ expressed delight at the visit even as he also applauded his initiative to strengthen inter-agency relations, saying “The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force are federal government agencies with important responsibilities in National security and the protection of lives and properties."
The police chief urged him to work closely with other security agencies in the fight against insurgency and other security threats in the state.
At the Department of State Services Imo state Command, the Director Mr. Godwin Uche Dunkwu, stated that despite the differences in their statutory responsibilities, security agencies including the Military and Paramilitary in the state maintained cordial and harmonious working relationships.
He further assured the Acting Comptroller of his maximum cooperation, reaffirming his commitment to sustaining the same level of support and collaboration previously extended to his predecessor.
At the 511 Quick Response Group Nigeria Air Force Base, Owerri, the Commander, Air Commodore SP Sekego maintained that despite the security challenges of the state, Imo State is a good State.
He then encouraged the Acting Comptroller FOU zone C, Owerri DC Nadaniya, to join the security team of the State because according to him, all the Security agencies in the State work as a team to achieve one goal, he hinted that the success of the recently released kidnapped National Youth Service Corps members was as a result of teamwork of the Security agencies in the state.
In continuation of his tour, DC Nadaniya who also visited the Headquarters of 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze Owerri was received by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General A Ahmed.
In his remarks the Commander reiterated the importance of collective responsibility and having a common goal in making the State peaceful.
He emphasized the need for sustained inter -agency cooperation, coordination and collaboration in tackling security challenges and ensuring the effective discharge of the respective mandates of the agencies.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining cordial relationships and strengthening collective efforts towards promoting peace, security and stability in the state.
The acting Comptroller was also warmly received by the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps Imo State Command, who disclosed that he was also newly posted to the state but expressed his readiness to work collaboratively with the new Acting Comptroller and other security agencies in the state.
The visits on a cordial note with the various Heads of Security agencies expressing optimism about sustaining the existing relationship and enhancing cooperation where necessary.
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