The CAC pointing to some of the seized items.
Story by Dili Utomi.
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Ogun 1 Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and his lieutenants have made remarkable strides in their anti-smuggling efforts, intercepting goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N229,112,424.00in its latest operations. These achievements were announced during the maiden press conference of the Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Mohammed Salisu Shuaib, held at the Command’s Headquarters in Idiroko.
Addressing members of the press, DC Mohammed Salisu Shuaib emphasised his commitment to professionalism, integrity, and a renewed focus on curbing smuggling activities and economic sabotage. He attributed the Command’s successes to strategic intelligence gathering, surveillance, and collaboration with patriotic Nigerians, underscoring the support and leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR.
DC Shuiab showing the seized items to the journalists present
The total seizures made within the past few days include:
a. 2,169 bags of foreign parboiled rice weighing 50kg each.
b. 1,128 parcels of cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, weighing 1,109.3kg.
c. 21 bales and 2 sacks of used clothes.
d. 166 pieces of pneumatic tyres.
e. 4,360 cartons of imported shoes.
f. 250 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), each weighing 25 litres.
g. 20 units of vehicles used for smuggling.
h. 1 unit of foreign-used vehicle, a 2012 model Toyota Highlander.
The seized items were intercepted at key smuggling hotspots, including Idiroko, Ilaro, the Alamal-Rounda axis, Obada Oko-Abeokuta axis, Abule Kazeem-Abeokuta axis, and Ijoun axis, among others. The Acting CAC emphasised the significance of the key seizures such as:
DC Shuaib issued a stern warning to smugglers and their collaborators, urging them to desist from illegal activities or face the full weight of the law. He assured the law-abiding public and legitimate traders in Ogun State that the Command’s operations are targeted exclusively at offenders, and that legitimate trade would be encouraged to foster economic growth.
In his concluding remarks, the Acting CAC expressed gratitude to the CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and the management team for the opportunity of making him an Area Controller. He Commended officers and men of the Ogun I Command for their dedication and resilience, urging them to remain vigilant and disciplined. He also called on the press to continue their critical role in educating the public on the dangers of smuggling and economic sabotage. In addition, he stated thus, “Together, we will safeguard our economy, protect our communities, and uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Customs Service,” while reaffirming the Command’s commitment to its mandate.
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