Lagos CP Fatai Hosts Customs Boss to Boost Inter-Agency Crime Fight
Lagos, Nigeria—October 15, 2026—The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, on Thursday, received the Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A,’ Ikeja, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Olukayode Afeni, and members of his team on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
The visit, documented in official photo news released by the Lagos State Police Command, provided both agencies an opportunity to deepen their working relationship and explore practical ways to enhance collaboration.
Focus on Joint Security Efforts
According to the Command, discussions centered on tackling crime, combating smuggling and other forms of criminality, while promoting effective security and law enforcement across Lagos State.
CP Fatai and Deputy Comptroller Afeni used the engagement to reaffirm the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing the complex security challenges facing Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The Lagos State Police Command has in recent weeks intensified operations against cultism, fraud, and other organized crimes.
Strengthening ties with the Customs Service is expected to improve intelligence sharing and joint responses, particularly on issues involving smuggling and cross-border criminal networks that affect the state.
Continued Commitment to Public Safety
The courtesy call reflects the ongoing efforts of security agencies in Lagos to work more closely in the interest of residents and the broader economy. Officials from both sides expressed readiness to sustain the partnership for more effective results.
As Lagos continues to face diverse security and economic pressures, such collaborative engagements remain critical to maintaining law and order in the state.
This report is based on the official photo news released by the Lagos State Police Command on October 15, 2026.
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