The Controller, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Abia State Command, Mrs Justina Nkechi Owa, has called for greater cooperation with the Abia State Police Command in tackling human trafficking and regulating foreigners entering or residing in the state.

Owa made the call on Wednesday when she received the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, at the Immigration Command office in Umuahia.

She stressed the importance of proper documentation, including the use of residence permits, commonly known as Brown Cards, to verify and regulate the activities of foreigners within Abia State.

The Immigration Controller reaffirmed her command’s commitment to working closely with the Police to strengthen security across the state.

She also pledged that the command would provide officers to participate in the forthcoming capacity-building training programme being organised by the Abia State Police Command.

Earlier in his remarks, CP Afolabi said his visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and improving security across Abia State.

The Commissioner of Police emphasised that no security agency could operate effectively in isolation, noting that effective security required proper coordination and cooperation among the various agencies.

He also urged the Immigration Service to participate in the forthcoming capacity-building training programme organised by the Abia Police Command.