The Federal Operations Unit, Zone D of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it intercepted 17,580 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N12.7 million between April 19 and May 19, 2024.
The petroleum products were seized at Mubi and Yola axis in Adamawa State.
Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Odaudu Salefu, disclosed this on Monday at a press briefing held at the unit’s headquarters in Bauchi.
He attributed the success to robust information gathering and credible intelligence sharing by other customs units, including the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) and customs police, as well as resilient patrol by FOU Zone D operatives.
Giving a breakdown of the seized items, the Controller said, they include 678 jerry cans of PMS and two drums of PMS (2 x 250 litres).
He said: “The unit’s concerted efforts in suppressing smuggling activities has continued to yield good results. The operatives of the unit, apart from blocking and suppressing smuggling within the zone, have…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
