Army teams up with Customs to boost border security

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Army teams up with Customs to boost border security

Maj-Gen Farouk Mijinyawa, General Officer Commanding GOC 81 Division




By OLADAPO UDOM

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa, has pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service to boost border security operations.

Mijinyawa gave the assurance on Friday in a statement issued by the Division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya.

He stressed that sustained collaboration between both agencies would aid anti-smuggling efforts and foster a safer environment conducive for economic development.

Similarly, the Comptroller of Customs, Federal Operations Unit Zone “A”, Comptroller Muhammad Shuaibu, appreciated the Division’s continued support and cooperation and noted that the Division’s officers have played a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Customs enforcement activities. (NAN)




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