Niger/Kogi Customs Chief Nwankwegu Visits Niger State Police Commissioner Elleman to Bolster Joint Operations and Intelligence Sharing
The Acting Customs Area Controller for the Niger/Kogi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller Solomon Nwankwegu, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, on November 3, 2026. The high-level engagement aimed to consolidate the longstanding relationship between the two security institutions while exploring fresh avenues for enhanced operational collaboration, joint action, and synchronized responses to security challenges across the state and neighboring regions.
Addressing the leadership of the Niger State Police Command, DC Nwankwegu stressed the critical importance of inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding lives, maintaining border security, and preventing crime. He emphasized that no single security agency can tackle contemporary national security threats in isolation, making sustained synergy, mutual operational support, and rapid exchange of actionable intelligence vital for comprehensive public safety.
In his response, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman expressed deep appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Police Command’s full commitment to deepening its alliance with the Nigeria Customs Service. He assured that the Police Command remains prepared to work in close partnership with Customs to present a united front against lawlessness, defend territorial integrity, and uphold public order throughout Niger State and beyond.
The successful bilateral meeting highlights the shared resolve of both law enforcement bodies to build a cohesive security network. The Niger/Kogi Area Command reaffirmed its dedication to continuous collaboration with all sister security agencies to support economic stability, strengthen national security, and fulfill its core statutory mandate.
