Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ Boss Strengthens Inter-Agency Ties With Visits To Security Agencies In Imo

By Stella Okocha

The Acting Comptroller of Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone ‘C’ Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has embarked on courtesy visits to security agencies in Imo State to foster cordial relationships and strengthen collaboration.

The visits, which began on Friday, October 16, 2026, provided opportunity for engagement, relationship building and deliberations on mutual interest, particularly the need to sustain peace, promote security and enhance inter-agency cooperation.

During the tour, Nadaniya visited the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, Department of State Services, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, 511 Quick Response Group of Nigeria Air Force Base Owerri, and Headquarters of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze.

At the Police Command where he was welcomed by Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Audu Boss, the Acting Comptroller said FOU being an enforcement arm covering South-South and South-East has enormous tasks given security challenges.

“My visit is aimed at soliciting for unity of purpose and inter agency synergy which will enhance my operational effectiveness in my Area of Jurisdiction as the strive against smuggling and other crimes is a collective responsibility. I am committed to maintaining a positive working relationship with security agencies and supporting collective efforts towards peace, stability and overall wellbeing of the state and its environs,” Nadaniya said.

In response, CP Audu expressed delight and applauded initiative to strengthen inter-agency relations, urging close collaboration in the fight against insurgency and security threats.

“The Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Police Force are federal government agencies with important responsibilities in national security and protection of lives and properties,” he said.

At DSS Imo Command, Director Mr. Godwin Uche Dunkwu said despite differences in statutory responsibilities, security agencies including military and paramilitary in state maintain cordial relationships. He assured maximum cooperation and sustaining support extended to the predecessor.

At 511 Quick Response Group, Commander Air Commodore SP Sekego said Imo remains a good state despite challenges and encouraged Acting Comptroller to join the security team, noting agencies work as a team to achieve one goal. He said the success of the recently released kidnapped corps members was the result of teamwork.

At 34 Artillery Brigade, Brigade Commander Brigadier General A. Ahmed reiterated the importance of collective responsibility and common goal in making the state peaceful, emphasizing the need for sustained cooperation, coordination and collaboration in tackling security challenges.

The Commandant of NSCDC Imo Command, who disclosed he was also newly posted, expressed readiness to work collaboratively with new Acting Comptroller and other agencies.

The visits ended on cordial note with heads of security agencies expressing optimism about sustaining existing relationships and enhancing cooperation where necessary.