By Femi Anamelechi
National Security remains the bedrock and a fundamental for National growth and development. This is the fulcrum of the strategic partnership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone with the Nigerian Police Force As Custom Service Lagos Free Trade Zone Command on Friday, 31 October 2025, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh . The command in a Press released by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abiola Abdullahi, pointed out that the visist is the first-ever official visit by a sitting Police Commissioner to the Command.CP Jimoh was warmly received by the Lagos Free Trade Zone Custom Area Controller, Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar alongside her management team and other senior officers.The Commissioner of Police commended the Nigeria Customs Service for their cooperation and longstanding partnership with the Police in maintaining peace and security across Lagos State.
He expressed appreciation at the mutually beneficial relationship between the agencies. which he said was strategic cornerstone for national security and economic stability. While assuring the Comptroller that the Police Force will continue to strengthen the existing relationship. CP Jimoh also emphasised the importance of inter-agency cooperation and synergy for operational effectiveness. He cautioned against any unhealthy rivalry between security organisations and urged continuous collaboration, mutual trust, and intelligence sharing to further safeguard the security of the Nation .In her response, Comptroller Abubakar expressed delight at the visit, describing it as a significant milestone in the Command’s history. She noted that she has always enjoyed a productive working relationship with the Police throughout her career, noting that the current Commissioner has been “a friend, a brother, and a trusted colleague.”The CAC also highlighted the Akodo Police Division and the Police formation within the Lagos Free Zone for their consistent support in maintaining law and order in the area. She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continued partnership with the Lagos State Police Command in advancing national peace, trade facilitation, and economic growth.
