In a bid to enhance inter-agency cooperation in the
fight against economic and financial crimes, the Area Comptroller of the
Nigeria Customs Service , NCS, Kano/Jigawa Command, Comptroller Dalhatu
Abubakar , on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 paid a courtesy visit
to the Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
Kano Zonal Directorate, Commander of the EFCC CE Ibrahim Shazali.
During the visit both leaders underscored the
importance of deepening the existing collaboration between the NCS and the EFCC
to curb illicit financial flows, smuggling and other economic crimes
threatening the nation’s economic stability.
In his opening remarks, the Customs boss commended the
EFCC for its relentless efforts in tackling corruption and financial
malfeasance, noting that a stronger partnership between the two agencies would
significantly improve intelligence sharing, joint operations, and enforcement.
“The Nigeria Customs Service is committed to working closely with the EFCC to
block revenue leakages, dismantle smuggling networks, and ensure that
perpetrators of economic crimes face the full wrath of the law”, he said.
In his response, Shazali expressed appreciation for
the visit and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to collaborate more
robustly with the NCS. He emphasized that “synergy between law enforcement
agencies is critical in addressing the complex nature of financial crimes. By
combining our expertise and resources, we can more effectively safeguard the
nation’s economy.”
He further applauded and congratulated the Customs
Comptroller on the recent arrest and interception of the sum of $1,154,000 at
the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano. Abubakar in return
congratulated the EFCC Director on the diligent and successful prosecution of
the case.
