The Commander, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, has reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration aimed at sustaining peace and security across Kano State.
Tukur gave the assurance on Thursday when he received the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, and the Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training College, during separate courtesy visits to the Brigade Headquarters on Thursday in Kano.
He said synergy among security agencies remained crucial for effective intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and rapid response to emerging threats.
“It is my pleasure to receive the Commandant of the NSCDC and his team today. I urge you to familiarize yourselves with the security architecture of your areas of responsibility to enable you hit the ground running,” he said.
The Brigade Commander assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to support other security agencies to ensure that Kano remained peaceful and conducive for socio-economic activities.
“We have many areas of collaboration, and I assure you of the Brigade’s readiness to provide support to your institutions whenever the need arises,” Tukur added.
In his remarks, the NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Bawa Bodinga, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged continued cooperation in tackling contemporary security challenges.
“We appreciate the honour and support extended to us. We look forward to strengthening cooperation, opportunities, and joint efforts with the Nigerian Army in the collective pursuit of peace and security,” he said.
Similarly, the Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training College, Deputy Comptroller Umar Atiku, emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in enhancing national security and professional capacity.
“Our visit aims to deepen collaboration and synergy. The College is aligning with the Comptroller-General’s policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation,” he said.
Atiku added that the engagement would further cement institutional relations between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Customs Service in Kano.
The visit ended with renewed assurances of continued partnership among the agencies to enhance peace, stability, and operational effectiveness in the state.