Customs and Army Enhance Collaboration Against Smuggling

During a meeting in Asaba, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Ortsen, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Edo/Delta Area Command, and Brigadier General Ibrahim Buhari, the Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade, reinforced their commitment to combat smuggling. Ortsen acknowledged the existing relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Army, highlighting the necessity for sustained cooperation, mutual understanding, and effective information sharing to safeguard national security and protect Nigeria's borders.

He stated that both agencies share critical responsibilities in promoting economic stability. In response, Buhari, who also serves as Sector Commander of Operation DELTA SAFE, emphasized the importance of building direct relationships among officers from both agencies to improve communication and operational coordination.

He encouraged Customs to utilize the Army’s operational presence and manpower to address security challenges and assured them of the Army’s readiness to provide necessary support. Buhari urged regular contact and information exchange to facilitate coordinated responses to emerging security threats.