Police Airwing Deepens Security Collaboration as Top Military, Immigration Chiefs Visit Abuja Airport Hanger
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The Nigeria Police Force Airwing strengthened its inter-agency security ties on Tuesday as its Commissioner of Police and Accountable Manager, CP Martin Nwogoh, hosted two recently appointed senior security leaders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja hanger of the Police.
The high-level courtesy visits brought together Air Commodore Oluwaseun Ayomide Oluwatayo, Commander of the Nigerian Air Force 307 Executive Airlift Group (EAG), and CIS Boma Anidima Solomon Pepple, Comptroller of Immigration Service for the Airport Command, in what has been widely seen as a renewed push for strategic cooperation among agencies responsible for securing Nigeria’s busiest aviation hub.
CP Nwogoh personally received the two officials at the Police Airwing Hangar, underscoring the Airwing’s commitment to fostering stronger security partnerships within the aviation ecosystem. The visits come at a pivotal moment, as national security agencies continue to recalibrate their operations to respond to evolving threats.
Speaking with journalists after the engagements, CP Nwogoh described the visits as “quite strategic,” noting that synergy among aviation security stakeholders is central to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations.
He recalled that upon resuming duty, he had visited key agencies—including the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and other partners—to consolidate a unified operational framework.
He expressed satisfaction that the gesture was being reciprocated, describing it as a demonstration of mutual support and alignment.
The Police Airwing chief emphasized that no security agency can effectively operate in isolation, particularly within an airport environment he likened to a “family ecosystem” where cooperation is essential.
He reaffirmed the Airwing’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism to ensure Nigeria remains safe, noting the unique role airports play as the country’s first point of contact for international visitors. CP Nwogoh also thanked the media for its consistent coverage and advocacy for national security.
During his visit, Air Commodore Oluwatayo called for stronger collaboration among military, police, and paramilitary institutions. He highlighted the importance of joint training opportunities that would help personnel better understand the operational demands of military service.
He commended CP Nwogoh for his professionalism and stressed that enhanced synergy between the 307 EAG and the Police Airwing was in the best interest of national security.
Similarly, CIS Pepple said her visit was aimed at deepening cooperation between the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Police Airwing. She emphasized the need for agencies at the airport to work “as one family,” regardless of past relationships established by predecessors.
CIS Pepple reiterated the NIS’s frontline role in combating the smuggling of migrants and noted its close links to the broader fight against trafficking in persons.
The visits concluded with a shared pledge by all three agencies—the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Immigration Service—to intensify collaboration and reinforce a unified security posture across the aviation sector. This renewed alliance is expected to enhance operational efficiency and contribute significantly to national safety and stability.
