The Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Zamfara State Command, Murtala Muhammad Haruna, has paid a courtesy visit to the Officer in Charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zamfara Outstation, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, in Gusau.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command of the Correctional Service, ASC I Mustapha Abubakar, the visit, which took place on Wednesday, was aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relationship between the two sister agencies and exploring possible areas of collaboration, particularly in the fields of security and intelligence sharing.
Speaking during the visit, CCS Murtala Muhammad emphasized the need for continuous cooperation among security agencies, noting that every agency has a vital role to play in maintaining internal security.
He stressed that effective synergy and mutual understanding remain key to achieving national security objectives.
The Controller further took time to explain the two faculties of the Nigerian Correctional Service under the 2019 Correctional Act — Custodial and Non-Custodial services.
He elaborated that, the Non-Custodial Service comprises four key measures: Community Service, Parole, Probation, and Restorative Justice, in addition to any other measures deemed appropriate by a competent court.
In his response, the Assistant Controller of Customs (ACC) Sani Zaharadeen, who is in charge of the Gusau Outstation, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the NCoS in areas of mutual interest.
ACC Zaharadeen also commended the Zamfara State Command of the Correctional Service for its continuous efforts in reforming and rehabilitating offenders through various correctional programmes.
The visit was rounded off with an interactive session focused on identifying new areas of cooperation and renewing the commitment of both agencies to sustaining the partnership for improved service delivery and internal security.