The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, in the first 27 days of 2025, says it has intercepted 6,180 cutlasses, among other contrabands.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The seizures, according to the Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, are part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, ensure national security, and safeguard Nigeria’s borders and economy.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Idi-Iroko Customs House on Tuesday, Shuaibu disclosed that 6,180 pieces of cutlasses, 2,002 bags of smuggled rice weighing 50kg each, and 6,375 litres of PMS were seized.
Shuaibu said, “I am pleased to inform you that, from the 1st of January to the 27th of January 2025, the command recorded significant seizures.
“These seizures include 2,002 bags of smuggled rice weighing 50kg each, 6,180 pieces of cutlasses, and 6,375 litres of PMS, among others. The intercepted items during this period bring the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) to N77.48 million.
“These seizures reflect our relentless efforts to curtail smuggling activities and enforce compliance with Customs regulations.”