Ogun Customs visits police, Alake seek collaboration on security

By Omobolaji Adekunle

The Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun II Command, Comptroller Bisi Alade, has called for collaboration between the police and traditional rulers and security agencies.

He made the call when he visited the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadeb and the Ogun state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu.

The Area Controller also called on the traditional ruler to continue to support the customs in the fight against smuggling and facilitate legitimate trade.

He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at separate meetings with the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

Alamutu appreciated the Area Controller for the visit, and assured him of cooperation towards achieving the agency’s mandate.

Alade appreciated the Police for their timely response whenever they are called upon.

He also appreciated their support and contributions to the security of the state and while seeking for more synergy and collaboration among the security agencies in the state.

At Alake palace, Alade met with the paramount ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola and other chiefs.

Oba Gbadebo called on the customs to redouble its efforts on trade facilitation, developing and encouraging local manufacturers.