Inter- Border Security:Shuaibu Ups The Ante, Organizes Security Meetings With Stakeholders

Inter- Border Security:Shuaibu Ups The Ante,Organizes Security Meetings With Stakeholders

By Frank Odinukaeze

In order to create a harmonious working relationship with border security agencies of both Nigeria and Republic of Benin , Customs Area Controller,Ogun 1 Customs Command, Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, has taken critical steps to strengthen border security and cooperation among the two countries.
According to a press statement on Thursday ,28 March ,2024 ,by Hammed Oloyede,pjsc anipr,Chief Superintendent of Customs ,and public Relations of officer of the Command,the Inter-Agency Border Security Forum led by Comptroller AB Shuaibu, Customs Area Controller, Ogun 1 Command held meetings yesterday, 27 March 2024 with its security agencies counterparts at Republic of Benin, the Idiroko community chiefs and the youths.

The meeting also involved the Secretary General of Inter-Border Security Forum, Dr Bonny A Botoku, who mediates between the 2 countries.

The statement noted that the meetings were convened to address issues that have become an albatross to the cooperation and peace enjoyed by the security agencies of both countries. After a lot of discussion, submission and deliberations, the meetings ended with peaceful resolution.

The statement further noted that the following resolutions were made at the end of the meeting.These include:
a The community Chiefs and the Youth leaders are to return to their people and educate them on the motorcycle regulations and traffic laws being enforced by the Republic of Benin Police operatives.

b Agreement by the security agencies at Idiroko border to assist in enforcing Benin traffic laws by restricting movement of traffic offenders crossing over to Republic of Benin.

.c Prohibition of Idiroko youths against jungle justice and enjoining them to report any suspected civil case to the Nigerian Police, Idiroko Divisional Office or any other security agency at the border.