- IQ Ibudu urged the the Maigatari border community to be vigilant and abide by the land border closure in line with the ECOWAS directives.
- Nuradeen reitrated commitments to curb illicit activities to protect local industries and enhance food security.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano command, says it has intercepted four trucks of food items as part of efforts to tackle smuggling.
In a statement on Tuesday, Saidu Nuradeen, spokesman of the service said that personnel of the service intercepted the vehicles transporting a significant quantity of food items intended for illegal export along Hadeji – Taura – Ringim axis in Jigawa.
Nuradeen said the items seized include 1,505 dried fish cartons, 17 bags of local rice, and two bags of beans, highlighting the service’s relentless border closure policy to safeguard the nation’s economy and ensure food security.
“Smuggling undermines legitimate trade channels, poses risks to public health and deprives the government of much needed revenue,” he said.
“The NCS reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat smuggling activities across all entry points into the country. While urging members of the public to provide credible information to enable it to stem smuggling, Nuradeen reitrated commitments to curb illicit activities to protect local industries and enhance food security.
IQ Ibudu, the Zonal coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs urged Maigatari border community to comply with ECOWAS directives and adopt proactive measures to address social and economic challenges.
Ibrahim Chana, area controller of the command urged border communities to collaborate with the service and other security agencies to protect border posts, ensuring the service’s commitment to community relations.