Customs, Defence Intelligence College Strengthen Intelligence Partnership to Boost National Security
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-driven operations and stronger inter-agency collaboration as part of efforts to address emerging security threats and enhance national crisis response.
The reaffirmation came when the Kano/Jigawa Area Command hosted participants of the Defence Intelligence Officers’ Course 22/2026 on a national study tour to Kano.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tahir Balarabe, and made available to journalists on Friday, June 27, 2026, the study tour was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, under the theme, “Operational Intelligence for National Crisis Prevention and Response.”
Receiving the delegation at the Command Headquarters, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu, described the visit as timely, stressing that intelligence sharing remains one of the most effective tools for safeguarding national security while facilitating legitimate trade.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained collaboration with other security agencies in protecting Nigeria’s borders and supporting the Federal Government’s fiscal policies.
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“Our operational successes are largely driven by credible intelligence and collaboration with other security agencies. As security challenges continue to evolve, information sharing and coordinated operations have become more important than ever,” Adamu said.
He added that the Command would continue to strengthen partnerships with sister security agencies to enhance border security and national stability.
Speaking on behalf of the Commandant of the Defence Intelligence College, Group Captain Abdulaziz Adisa explained that Kano was strategically selected for the study tour because of its significance to national security operations.
“One of the aims of this tour is to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service and identify lessons that could strengthen national crisis prevention and response,” he said.
As part of the programme, participants received a technical presentation from the Acting Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Muhammad Zanna, who outlined the Command’s intelligence-led enforcement operations, border security strategies, inter-agency cooperation and operational challenges.
He also highlighted measures adopted by the Command to improve enforcement efficiency and intelligence sharing among relevant security agencies.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, Defence Intelligence Officer Abdullahi Abubakar expressed appreciation to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command for the warm reception and the professional insights shared during the visit.
He described the engagement as highly enriching, noting that the knowledge gained would contribute significantly to achieving the objectives of the Defence Intelligence Officers’ Course.
