Officers and
men of Nigeria Customs Service, FOU Zone A, Ikeja intercepted 661 pump-action
rifles concealed in a container on Monday, January 30th. Below is the
briefing
by the comptroller-General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali.
Gentlemen of
the press.
It is my
pleasure to brief you on the recent gains of Nigeria Customs Service
anti-smuggling operations. On Sunday 22nd January 2017, the Roving Team of the
NCS Federal Operations Unit while on information patrol intercepted a Mack
truck with registration number BDG 265 XG conveying a 1x40ft Container with
Number: PONU/825914/3along Mile 2 Apapa road
2. The truck
was immediately taken to the premises of FOU Zone A,Ikeja where Physical
examination revealed49 boxes containing a total number of 661 pieces of pump
action rifles concealed with steal doors and other merchandize goods
3. These
Rifles are under absolute prohibition; therefore its importation is illegal.
Such deadly contravention of the law is even more unacceptable considering the
fragile security situation in some parts of the country.
4. Already
three suspects have been arrested in connection with this illegal importation. They
are:
Mr. Oscan
Okafor (Importer) age 51
Mr. Mahmud
Hassan (Clearing Agent) age 56
Mr. Sadique
Mustapha (accompanying the consignment to its destination) age 28.
5.
Investigation has already commenced and I have directed that the drag net
should be wide enough to fish out all persons involved in the importation and
clearing of the consignment. Already, the Officers involved in the clearance of
this container are with the Comptroller FOU Zone ‘A’Ikeja.
6. This
seizure underscores the determination of the Serviceto enforce all laws
relating to importation and exportation of goods into and out of Nigeria
thereby contributing to the economy, security and wellbeing of the Country.
7. This feat
is no doubt commendable and represents the new normal in the service where most
Officers and Men are on a daily basis ensuring that illegalities are not
allowed unchecked. I commend the Comptroller, all Officers and Men involved in
this great seizure.
8. Let me
seize this opportunity to call on all well meaning Nigerians to support the
service with information that could assist the Service perform their statutory
responsibilities in the interest of our father land.
8. Thank you
for your attention.
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