The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, Okunade Ronke Nurat, has reaffirmed the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration following a strategic visit to the Western Naval Command.
Okunade made this known during a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding, A. A. Mustapha, at the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command, as part of efforts to enhance security across Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The engagement provided a platform for both the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding coastal and inland waterways through improved coordination, intelligence sharing, and joint operational strategies.
Speaking during the visit, Okunade emphasised that maritime security is a shared responsibility, stressing the importance of sustained synergy between security agencies.
She acknowledged the Navy’s leading role in securing Nigeria’s territorial waters, while reiterating the complementary mandate of the Maritime Police in maintaining law and order within inland waterways and coastal communities.
In his response, Mustapha commended the AIG for her proactive approach, reaffirming the Navy’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the police in tackling maritime security challenges.
Discussions at the meeting highlighted key areas of cooperation, including intensified joint patrols across Lagos waterways and adjoining creeks, the development of a unified response framework for maritime emergencies, and enhanced capacity building through joint training exercises.
The visit concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and a renewed commitment by both Commands to deepen collaboration in the interest of national security and the protection of lives and property.
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