Odita Sunday 
Ogun Police, Customs Strengthen Border Security, Deepen Intelligence Sharing
By Odita Sunday
In a renewed push to tighten security along Nigeria’s international borders, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, on Wednesday led a high-powered police delegation to the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, where security agencies pledged stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated operations to combat cross-border crimes.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, who said the visit formed part of efforts to reinforce inter-agency collaboration, strengthen border security and consolidate existing security frameworks across Ogun State’s international border corridor.
CP Ojajuni was accompanied by members of his management team, including the Commanding Officer, 16 Police Mobile Force Squadron, the Area Commander, Idiroko, and Commanders of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and Border Patrol Unit. They were received by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun I Area Command, and Chairman of the Joint Border Security Committee, Deputy Controller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni, alongside his management team.
The police commissioner later held an interactive session with members of the Joint Border Security Committee, comprising the Nigeria Immigration Service, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Forest Guards, Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, So-Safe Corps, Port Health Services and the Permanent Secretary, Inter-Border Security Formation.
Addressing the gathering, CP Ojajuni expressed satisfaction with the prevailing security situation along the border corridor and commended the leadership of the Ogun I Area Command for its professionalism, patriotism and commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
He noted that the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service in the border communities contribute significantly to national security, economic growth and the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
The commissioner also praised the level of cooperation among security agencies operating in the area, describing the existing synergy as a model worthy of emulation. He stressed that sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and joint operations remain essential in tackling emerging security threats.
While acknowledging the successes recorded under Operation Kosaye, CP Ojajuni called for stronger operational coordination and reaffirmed the Ogun State Police Command’s commitment to supporting sister security agencies in maintaining peace and security.
Responding, the Acting Customs Area Controller and Chairman of the Joint Border Security Committee, Deputy Controller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni, described the visit as an “August visit in July,” saying it would further strengthen the long-standing relationship among security agencies operating within the border corridor.
Afeni also acknowledged the institutional support previously provided by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of ICT and Supervising DIG for the South-West Geopolitical Zone, DIG Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, during his tenure as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2.
He commended CP Ojajuni for the achievements recorded since assuming office as Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, and reiterated that the Nigeria Customs Service’s statutory responsibilities include border security, enforcement and trade facilitation.
According to him, the successes recorded along the border corridor are a product of unity, professionalism, cooperation and mutual trust among agencies under the Joint Border Security Committee.
The meeting ended with goodwill messages from the Controller of Immigration and other committee members, who reaffirmed their commitment to sustained intelligence sharing, joint operations and enhanced collaboration to ensure a secure, peaceful and crime-free border environment.
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