The Customs Area Controller, Kebbi Area Command, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, fdc, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to strengthened inter-agency collaboration aimed at safeguarding the lives of officers and ensuring the safety of host communities across Kebbi State.
Comptroller Ibrahim gave the assurance on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while receiving the newly posted Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Kebbi State Command, Comptroller Mohammed Lawal Hayatuddeen, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Customs Area Command headquarters.
The visit was aimed at fostering closer cooperation and enhancing operational synergy between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Immigration Service in the state.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Hayatuddeen expressed appreciation to the Customs Area Controller for the warm reception accorded to him since his arrival in Kebbi State.
He described the gesture as exemplary, noting that Comptroller Ibrahim was the first security chief to officially welcome him upon his arrival at the airport and to facilitate engagements with other security agencies in the state.
The Immigration Comptroller described Comptroller Ibrahim as humble, approachable, and easy-going, attributes he said have significantly contributed to improved cooperation and mutual understanding among security agencies in Kebbi State.
He urged younger officers to emulate the CAC’s leadership style, professionalism, and conduct, describing him as an experienced and well-educated officer of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He further charged senior officers in both Services to take deliberate responsibility for the welfare of junior officers by mentoring and encouraging them rather than embarrassing or demoralising them.
According to him, maintaining a healthy mental state among officers is critical to enhancing efficiency, productivity, and overall service delivery.
Comptroller Hayatuddeen reaffirmed his commitment to stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Nigeria Customs Service, pledging sustained intelligence sharing and inter-agency cooperation to strengthen border management and enhance national security.
Responding, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim stated that the visit was in line with the policy direction of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, which is anchored on collaboration, consolidation, and innovation.
He recalled the loss of lives and service assets suffered by both Services along the Maje axis in Bagudo Local Government Area and commended the improved cooperation and strategic deployments that have since enabled continued operations in the area.
The Customs Area Controller stressed the importance of sustained intelligence sharing, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, and effective coordination among all security agencies to strengthen border security and protect national interests.
Comptroller Ibrahim assured the Immigration Service of the Customs Command’s readiness to work closely with all sister security agencies to ensure effective border control, improved officer safety, and the protection of communities within Kebbi State.
