RismadarVoice Reporters, April 14, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has praised its growing collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), noting that the partnership has produced significant operational successes in the fight against economic and financial crimes.
The Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC in Kano, Assistant Commander Friday S. Ebelo, made this known while receiving students from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, during an educational visit to the Kano Directorate.
Ebelo stated that the synergy between both agencies has led to the interception of smuggled goods, recovery of illicit funds, and the arrest of high-profile offenders. He emphasized that tackling illegal trade and money laundering requires strong interagency cooperation and a clear understanding of each agency’s operational framework.
“Our collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service has yielded impressive results. This visit is another step toward strengthening a coordinated response to economic crimes,” he said.
The visit, themed “ Customs Protect Society Through Effective Interagency Collaboration and Border Control ,” highlighted the importance of joint efforts in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and economic stability.
The delegation, led by the Commandant of the College, Assistant Controller General of Customs, D. Gaura, comprised mid-level and senior officers undergoing training. Ebelo noted that no single agency can effectively combat cross-border crimes without robust intelligence sharing and joint operations, stressing that both EFCC and NCS share a common goal of protecting national revenue and economic integrity.
In his remarks, Gaura commended the EFCC for its transparency and effectiveness, explaining that the study tour was designed to expose officers to practical aspects of interagency collaboration. He added that modern customs operations now extend beyond cargo inspection to intelligence-driven financial investigations.
According to him, understanding how the EFCC tracks proceeds of smuggling and disrupts financial networks of organized crime is crucial for customs officers in today’s evolving security landscape.
Highlights of the visit included a lecture delivered by the Head of Visa Fraud Malpractice Section of the EFCC, Chief Superintendent Victor Ikang, as well as interactive sessions on intelligence sharing, joint investigations, and legal frameworks guiding interagency cooperation.
The engagement also featured discussions on confiscated items linked to currency smuggling, money laundering, and other financial crimes, further reinforcing the need for sustained collaboration among security agencies.
