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The State Director of Security, Department of State Services, Oyo State Command, Mr R.A. Adelakun, has stated that the Service would collaborate with the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs in curbing illicit trade and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Adelakun pledged that the state DSS would assist the area customs command in its operations, including joint surveillance efforts, training initiatives, and resource-sharing, aimed at fostering a secure environment conducive to economic growth.
The state director of DSS made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, on Thursday, October 17, at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan, the state capital.
Speaking at the event, Oramalugo said the courtesy visit signified a step forward in reinforcing the partnership between the two federal government agencies, with a mutual agreement to deepen the existing collaborative efforts and explore new areas for synergy in addressing security, border management challenges, and contributing to the overall security architecture of Oyo and Osun states.
According to Dr Oramalugo, DSS is invaluable in the command’s efforts aimed at suppressing smuggling, expressing optimism that the visit would further strengthen the already existing partnership and collaboration between both agencies of the federal government to achieve mutual objectives.
He highlighted interception of vehicles suspected of concealing contraband/prohibited items or engaging in smuggling activities as among the DSS critical support to the area command’s operations.
Oramalugo added that the visit underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in combating security threats, restating the commitment of the Oyo/Osun area command to working closely with other security agencies to safeguard the nation’s borders.
“The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing security operations in the state,” Oramalugo said.
Both government agencies resolved to jointly tackle challenges bordering on cross-border smuggling, illegal trade activities, and border security management, highlighted during the visit.
Oramalugo expressed his appreciation to the state DSS Security Director for the visit, stressing that, “the visit underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in combating security threats.”
