Customs, EFCC, NDLEA partner to tackle money laundering, terrorism financing

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its efforts to combat cross-border money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes by partnering with six security and regulatory agencies. This collaboration includes the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre.

The initiative aims to enhance coordinated action against illicit financial flows and criminal networks operating across Nigeria's borders. Following a three-day engagement between October 27 and 29, 2026, the Customs Service, led by Assistant Comptroller-General Muhammad Shuaibu, emphasized the importance of improved information sharing and practical Customs controls at border stations to detect and disrupt illicit activities.

This initiative is critical in addressing the persistent challenges posed by smuggling, drug trafficking, and the movement of illicit funds through Nigeria's borders.

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