Oyo/Osun Customs, Police Strengthen Partnership to Boost Operational Efficiency

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command has strengthened inter-agency collaboration with the State Police Force to boost operational efficiency and safeguard national security.

During a familiarisation visit by the Acting Customs Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, and his team to the Force Command in Oyo State on Friday, 6 February 2026, the DC solicited continued cooperation and support of the Police Command, especially in joint operations and intelligence sharing.

He reaffirmed his commitment to leveraging on the existing relationship between both agencies to advance their shared mandate of protecting society and ensuring economic stability.

While appreciating the leadership of the Oyo State Police Command for the warm reception and longstanding partnership, Adewole stressed that the Service and the NPF have maintained a symbiotic relationship over the years.

In his remarks, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna acknowledged the Service as a critical stakeholder in protecting the nation’s borders and curbing the influx and consumption of illicit products that pose significant risks to the health and well-being of citizens.

CP Haruna assured the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo State Police Command’s unwavering support and commitment to sustained collaboration with the Oyo/Osun Area Command.

He emphasised on the importance of synergy between security agencies, noting that no single agency can effectively operate in isolation.

The CP urged both agencies to be united and remain their brothers’ keepers in the collective pursuit of national security.