Army, immigration strengthen border security in Yobe

he Commander, Headquarters Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Edet Effiong and Comptroller Abubakar exchanging pleasantries Photo: Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Immigration Service have pledged to strengthen their collaboration on border security, migration management and responses to emerging threats in Yobe State.

The commitment was made on Wednesday, when the Commander, Headquarters Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Edet Effiong, received the newly posted Comptroller of the NIS Yobe State Command, Comptroller IZ Abubakar, during a courtesy visit to the Sector Headquarters in Damaturu.

Speaking during the meeting, Effiong stressed the importance of sustained cooperation between security agencies in maintaining security along Nigeria’s borders.

He said, “Effective information sharing, coordinated border surveillance and closer engagement with border communities” were necessary to disrupt terrorism, human trafficking, smuggling and irregular migration.

The Sector Commander said a well-coordinated security architecture remained essential to preventing criminal and terrorist elements from exploiting gaps across the border environment.

He added that Operation HADIN KAI was ready to support stronger collaboration with the Immigration Service and other security stakeholders.

According to Effiong, “enhanced coordination, professionalism and appropriate use of technology” would contribute significantly to improving border monitoring, strengthening operational effectiveness and advancing Nigeria’s broader national security objectives.

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He also emphasised the importance of working closely with communities in border areas to identify threats and strengthen security measures.

Responding, Comptroller Abubakar commended the Nigerian Army for its continued support and cooperation with the Immigration Service.

He said the NIS would work to “deepen the existing synergy, enhance personnel capacity and operational readiness” to improve border security operations across Yobe.

Abubakar also pledged to strengthen border surveillance and migration control, saying the agency remained committed to working with the military and other security stakeholders to achieve shared security objectives.

The two officials agreed on the need for closer coordination, improved information sharing and collective action to secure Nigeria’s borders and protect border communities.

The visit concluded with the signing of the visitors’ book, presentation of souvenirs and a group photograph.

The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of Operation HADIN KAI and the Immigration Service to closer cooperation in securing Nigeria’s borders and sustaining peace and stability across Yobe State and the wider Northeast.