Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Kwara Space Command, yesterday mentioned it intercepted and seized contraband with an obligation paid worth of N1.2 billion inside this era of the yr.
Talking in Ilorin throughout a media briefing, the Performing Space Controller of the NCS, Kwara Space Command, Mr.Najeem Ogundeyi mentioned smugglers within the command have murdered sleep and because of this, would depart no stone unturned at eliminating them within the command.
He mentioned the success recorded throughout this era underscore the unwavering dedication of the command zero tolerance for smuggling actions.
In response to him, “The command is working inline with customs Act 2023 to make sure the actions of smugglers is lowered to the bearest minimal.”
He mentioned, “Upon assumption of obligation, I made it clear that this command would function strictly according to the Customs Act 2023, guided by professionalism, intelligence-driven operations and 0 tolerance for compromise. I’m happy to report that these directives have already begun to yield constructive outcomes.”
He said that, “Among the many seized objects had been 389 bales of second-hand clothes and 108 sacks of used luggage, intercepted across the Ogbomosho–Eyankorin Expressway at about 4:34am.”
Ogundeyi additionally mentioned the command intercepted 6,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit at numerous patrol bases alongside the Bukuro border axis.
Ogundeyi additional revealed that 450 luggage of international parboiled rice, every weighing 50kg, had been seized at completely different patrol factors alongside the Okuta border axis.
“As well as, three autos had been intercepted, together with a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser VX and a 2025 Lexus LX 600, each seized across the Bode Saadu space of the state, in addition to a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2016 mannequin, intercepted alongside the Okuta axis and they’re presently underneath detention for additional investigation,” he added.
The command mentioned it additionally seized 170 items of used tyres alongside the Lagos–Jebba Expressway.He said that the entire Obligation Paid Worth of the seizures stands at N1,219,209,369, warning that the command wouldn’t tolerate smuggling or financial sabotage.
“These seizures clearly reveal that smuggling actions is not going to be tolerated underneath my watch, and anybody concerned in such unlawful acts might be handled in accordance with the legislation,” Ogundeyi warned.
Ogundeyi mentioned the command is not going to permit smugglers and financial saboteurs to function freely.
The customized boss mentioned anybody caught concerned within the act of smuggling can be punished in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
He recommended the officers and males of the command for his or her dedication, resilience and selfless service to the nation.
Ogundeyi urged most of the people to proceed to offer credible and well timed data to the command for immediate motion.
He due to this fact mentioned the command will proceed to maintain the tempo of enforcement inside the confined of the legislation and respect for human proper.
