Harboursandport.com: Abeokuta, Ogun State – March 16, 2026: The Federal Operations Unit, FOU Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has intensified its outreach to sister security agencies and traditional institutions in Ogun State, as Comptroller Gambo Aliyu embarked on a series of courtesy visits aimed at deepening collaboration against smuggling and drug trafficking.
During his visit to the Ogun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Aliyu commended the agency’s role in joint operations that have recently intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs along the corridor.
He noted that the Customs Service remains committed to leveraging inter-agency cooperation to dismantle criminal supply chains, stressing that the fight against narcotics is critical to safeguarding national peace and development.
Aliyu recalled that one of his officers had recently paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, underscoring the dangers posed by criminal syndicates. He emphasized that the Service, under the leadership of Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, maintains zero tolerance for illicit imports and will continue to pursue saboteurs with intelligence-led enforcement strategies.
At the palace of the Alake of Egbaland, Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Aliyu sought royal blessings and partnership in combating smuggling and drug abuse. He described these twin evils as threats to Nigeria’s youth, eroding family structures, undermining legitimate businesses, and weakening the economy.
He urged the monarch to use his moral authority to rally communities against these vices, making them cultural taboos through royal edicts and town hall engagements.
The Customs boss highlighted ’ frontline role in intercepting contraband at ports and borders, but admitted that enforcement alone cannot win the battle. He stressed that traditional institutions, with their influence and moral weight, are indispensable in shaping community behavior and instilling discipline among the youth.
Aliyu’s message resonated with the Alake’s chiefs and elders, who welcomed the initiative as a step toward reinforcing communal values. The Comptroller concluded by affirming that the strength of any society lies in its youth, urging collective action to mold them into “unbreakable links of progress.”
In a separate engagement with the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, Aliyu reaffirmed the historic synergy between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force. He recalled past collaborations, including the 2009 Customs recruitment exercise where police training colleges hosted Customs trainees, describing such partnerships as sacrosanct in the fight against crime.
Aliyu stressed that modern security challenges demand proactive intelligence sharing and heightened situational awareness. He praised the Police Command’s swift response and professionalism in investigating the recent killing of a Customs officer, noting that their efforts have fortified joint operations and turned potential crises into decisive victories.
The Comptroller called for deeper collaboration through joint patrols, seamless intelligence exchanges, and proactive strategies to secure borders and communities. He assured the Police that Customs remains a reliable ally in the collective mission to protect Nigeria’s security architecture.
By the end of the visits, Aliyu had reinforced the Customs Service’s commitment to building strong alliances with both security agencies and traditional institutions. His engagements underscored a holistic approach to combating smuggling, drug abuse, and insecurity—combining enforcement, intelligence, and cultural influence to safeguard Nigeria’s future.
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