The Nigeria Customs Service, Borno/Yobe Area Command, has stepped up collaboration with the Judiciary and the Chad Basin National Park as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement, protect natural resources and improve inter-agency cooperation in the North-East.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Mohammed Ubali, and made available to journalists on Friday, 12 June, 2026.
According to the statement, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Idris, received separate courtesy visits from Justice Shehu Adamu of High Court No. 2, Maiduguri, and the Conservator of Parks, Chad Basin National Park, Innocent Asuquo, at the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital.
During his meeting with the High Court Judge, Comptroller Idris described the Judiciary as a critical partner in the enforcement of customs laws and protection of government revenue, noting that “Effective collaboration between both institutions remains essential to the administration of justice and the fight against customs-related offences.”
He also assured the Court of the Command’s readiness to provide professional support whenever required.
In his remarks, Justice Shehu Adamu commended officers of the NCS for their professionalism and commitment to duty, noting that both institutions share a common responsibility to safeguard the nation’s economic interests and uphold the rule of law.
During a separate engagement with the Customs Area Controller, the Conservator of Parks, Chad Basin National Park, Innocent Asuquo, called for closer cooperation to tackle trans-border wildlife crimes, illegal poaching, and other environmental threats.
Responding, Comptroller Idris reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to enforcing regulations against illegal trade in endangered species, pledging enhanced intelligence sharing, greater vigilance, and capacity-building for officers involved in wildlife protection activities.
