The CGC going round the seized items.
Story by Dili Utomi.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi continued his tour on duty to the various Units and Commands under the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday by visiting the Ogun II Command, Abeokuta.
He addressed the press at the ocacsion and revealed the performance of the Command over a considered period of time. He said “we gather here today to reveal the importation of foreign-used pneumatic tyres, more commonly known as Tokunbo tyres. These are ring-shaped protective coverings made of rubber and filled with compressed air, typically used in foreign countries. Regrettably, they are deemed unsuitable for our highways. A significant number of these tyres have exceeded their recommended lifespan from their manufacturing date. According to safety experts, good-quality pneumatic tyres are safe for use for only four years from the date of manufacturing. Any usage beyond this duration poses a significant risk to motorists and jeopardizes their lives”.
The CGC addressing the press.
“Our officers’ relentless efforts and unwavering dedication in Zone A, specifically the Ogun 1 Area Command, have borne fruit, leading to the interception of Cannabis Sativa, used Pneumatic Tyres, and vehicles laden with 50kg bags of foreign parboiled rice.
The CGC added that “Between September 18 and September 30, 2023, the officers of the Ogun 1 Area Command seized 1,436 used Pneumatic tyres, 53 sacks, and 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing a total of 1,179 kilograms. Additionally, they apprehended 3,149 bags of foreign parboiled rice, each weighing 50 kilograms, alongside 32 vehicles used for conveyance, among other items. These seizures’ Duty Paid Value (DPV) amounts to an impressive Two Hundred and Forty One Miillion, Nine Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty Three Naira (N241,977,943.00.) only.
The cgc pointing at some of the seizures.
These seizures were executed at various locations, including Papa/Ajegunle, Ilaro road, Imasayi/Joga road, Ijebu Ode axis, and Odogbolu bush path along Ijebu Ode road in Ogun State and these are due to renewed determination and strategic deployment of resources.
CGC Adeniyi stated that the Service is resolute in their mission to curb illicit trade, safeguard the nation’s roads from dangerous tyres, and protect the youth from the devastating effects of illicit drugs and added that the support and understanding that they get are invaluable as everyone works together to build a safer and stronger Nigeria.
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