Kaila Prioritises Security Synergy Along Lagos–Abidjan Corridor with Strategic Visits to Sister Agencies
Kathy Kyari
The Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, has signaled a strong commitment to inter-agency collaboration with a series of familiarisation visits to key security formations along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor, underscoring the strategic importance of the Seme border.
Speaking during a visit to the 243 Recce Battalion, Ibereko Barracks in Badagry on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Area Controller stated that the purpose of the engagement was to build relationships and seek cooperation in the discharge of his statutory duties.
“Seme border is known to be a critical gateway for trade and services between Nigeria and other countries. If you look at the volume of trade taking place here, movement of people and cross-border activities, one can easily say Seme is a sensitive and critical strategic economic corridor and that is why we need continuous collaboration, intelligence sharing and mutual support,” he said.
Kaila emphasised that strengthened synergy among security agencies is vital for economic stability and the overall well-being of residents in border communities. He called for sustained cooperation in fulfilling their shared responsibilities.
In response, the Commanding Officer of the 243 Recce Battalion, Lt. Colonel Ambrose Ikoro, acknowledged the longstanding partnership between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Customs Service, reaffirming the Army’s commitment to sustaining and improving the collaboration.
“I know the synergy and cooperation that exist between the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Customs Service. We have also pledged to maintain and improve upon what we have built. Supporting the Customs is necessary and our COAS has said we as a unit operating in border area is to support every relevant security agencies which of course Customs falls among them,” he said.
As part of the tour, Comptroller Kaila also visited the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Badagry; the 15 Field Engineer Regiment of the Nigerian Army, Topo, Badagry; and the NAFDAC office at Seme.
The visits, according to the Command, are aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration, enhancing border security, and addressing trade barriers within the corridor.
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