Immigration Service, Army Strengthen Border Security Collaboration in Yobe

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

The commitment was made 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 among 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 tackle terrorism, human trafficking, smuggling and irregular migration.

The sector commander said a well-coordinated security architecture was essential to preventing criminal and terrorist elements from exploiting gaps in 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 the appropriate use of technology would improve border monitoring, strengthen operational effectiveness and contribute to Nigeria’s broader national security objectives.

He also emphasised the need for security agencies to work closely with border communities to identify emerging threats and strengthen security measures.

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

He pledged that the NIS would deepen the existing synergy, enhance personnel capacity and improve operational readiness to strengthen border security operations across Yobe.

Abubakar also promised to improve border surveillance and migration control, stressing that the agency remained committed to working with the military and other security stakeholders to achieve shared security objectives.

Both 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 ended 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 NIS to strengthening cooperation in securing Nigeria’s borders and promoting peace and stability across Yobe State and the wider Northeast.