The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adamawa Command has seized smuggled Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, worth 22.9 million Naira along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
ACG Husseini Ejibunu, in charge of Operation Whirlwind, disclosed it during a press conference in Yola on Friday, noting that the seized exhibits were intercepted at Maiha, Mubi, flashpoints in the state.
9News Nigeria reports that some of his words were; “This operation was intelligence-driven and executed with precision, reflecting the unwavering commitment of the NCS to safeguarding our nation’s resources and ensuring compliance with the law,” he said.
Ejibunu noted that PMS smuggling remained a significant challenge, fueled by economic disparities and the lure of quick profits.
He therefore reaffirmed that under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, the service remained resolute in dismantling smuggling networks and bringing economic saboteurs to justice.
“I want to reiterate our commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the benefits of government policies reach every Nigerian.
“The NCS will continue to adapt and innovate in its fight against smuggling, leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration to stay ahead of criminal elements,” Ejibunu added.
