In its continued effort to ensure the safety of officer’s lives, properties, and government assets along the Maje border corridor, officers of the Kebbi Area Command paid a working visit to Tsamiya/Sebgana on Wednesday, 12th November 2025.
The delegation, led by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, fdc, alongside Major Shola Elijah Moses, Commanding Officer, 1 Battalion, Nigerian Army, was warmly received by officers of the Beninese Customs, Kebbi Command personnel, and other key stakeholders upon arrival.
In his remarks, Comptroller Ibrahim emphasised the importance of synergy and collaboration between security agencies of both countries to effectively secure the shared border and enhance mutual trust.
He further noted that security is a collective responsibility, stressing that his visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation and promoting intelligence sharing for improved border management.
In his response, the Comptroller of Customs, Wara Border, Benin Republic, Arouna Dramane, commended the initiative, describing it as a welcome development. He conducted the visiting delegation around their facilities for familiarization and assured continued collaboration.
The visit concluded with an exchange of goodwill and a reaffirmation of the commitment by both parties to work together in ensuring peace and security along the Nigeria–Benin border.
