By Femi Anamelechi
The Nigeria Customs Service Eastern Marine Command has advocated for joint operations with Nigeria Navy to strengthen maritime security along the eastern sea border.This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Joshua Iliya, the Acting Area Controller in charge of Eastern Marine Command, Deputy Comptroller Ntongha Edet made the remark during a high-level visit to the Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, 5 November 2026He commended the existing cooperation between both agencies and called for joint patrol operations involving officers and men of the Eastern Marine Command and naval personnel to enhance maritime domain awareness.”I am here to formally requested the inclusion of Customs marine officers in joint patrol sorties with the Nigerian Navy to maximise operational reach within our area of responsibilities” he saidIn response, the officer in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho pledged full support and emphasis that providing operational assistance to the Customs Service is a vital necessity.”As Navy secure the marine territory, Nigeria Customs protect our economic interest to ensure critical national development. I am assuring FOB Ibaka under my leadership will maintain open-door policy and share operational success with Customs” he said.
