The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, has received the newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Murtala Muazu, who paid a courtesy visit to the Command at the Force Headquarters Annex, Kam Salem House, Lagos.
According to a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Adebayo Rasheed Adesayo, the visit provided an opportunity for both agencies to strengthen their existing relationship and reaffirm their commitment to effective collaboration within the port environment.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Murtala Muazu acknowledged the critical role of the Nigeria Police Force in the protection of lives and property, particularly within the port, and noted that upon assumption of office, he considered it necessary to pay the visit and pledge his solidarity to the Maritime Police Command.
He emphasised the importance of sustaining the existing partnership between both agencies towards maintaining a secure and orderly port environment that would support legitimate business activities and facilitate trade.
In her remarks, the AIG Maritime congratulated Comptroller Muazu on his appointment and assured him of the full support and cooperation of the Maritime Police Command. She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with sister agencies, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, towards enhanced security, effective policing and national development.
AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, further emphasised the importance of continuous intelligence sharing and effective support for police investigations, particularly given the strategic position of the Nigeria Customs Service as a lead agency within the port. She stressed that timely exchange of relevant intelligence and close operational cooperation between both agencies would contribute significantly to tackling criminality, safeguarding national economic interests and ensuring a secure environment for legitimate trade.
The visit culminated in the exchange of plaques and a group photograph, followed by a tour of the Police Mini Museum at the Force Headquarters Annex, Kam Salem House. The engagement further reinforced the shared commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force to deepening inter-agency cooperation, strengthening port security and promoting trade facilitation.