204 Rifles Seized in Lagos by Nigeria Customs Service

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 204 pump-action rifles at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos, which were reportedly imported from Turkey. This interception was conducted by security operatives based on credible intelligence, aimed at preventing these firearms from entering illegal circulation and contributing to insecurity in Nigeria.

Following the seizure, the NCS handed over the rifles to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). This handover is expected to facilitate proper documentation, control, and eventual disposal of the seized weapons according to established procedures.

The operation underscores the importance of intelligence-led actions and collaboration among security and border-control agencies in combating the illicit movement of firearms into Nigeria. This development reflects ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to strengthen border security and disrupt networks involved in the illegal importation and distribution of small arms and light weapons.