MMAC Customs Seeks Army Tactical Support on Intelligence Sharing, Capability Building

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC), has sought the Nigerian Army's tactical support on intelligence sharing and Capacity Building to improve airport security.

Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Deputy Comptroller Mahmood Mundi, said the military's high level of expertise in security and combat will augment the Command's tactical operations.

"I am paying you this visit now so you know that, from time to time, we might need your assistance when the need arises. Regarding disaster and emergency response, which we know you do for other agencies, we urge you to include us in your programmes. We will also need the military in the aspect of training and capacity building, which cannot be overemphasised," he said.

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Mundi further stated that while learning is a continuous process, he hoped the ongoing synergy with the Army would lead to strategic joint training of officers to achieve the expected results more effectively. He said the intended programme would be for not only those under his leadership, but also Customs officers across different formations.

In response, the Commander of 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi, outlined key areas of purposeful engagement to pave the way for improved interagency support and enhanced security.

"I am most delighted to have you in our midst this afternoon. Going forward, we have listed some areas where I believe we can collaborate and synergise so we can work together seamlessly to achieve our result. Among the areas you talked about are intelligence sharing, information sharing, disaster response, training, and of course, curbing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons," he said.

Similarly, the Acting CAC also visited the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and the Federal Operations Unit Zone 'A', where he interacted with the unit heads, signifying his readiness to prioritise collaborative efforts to achieve success in the Command's area of responsibility.