Nigeria Customs Seizes ₦93m in Smuggling Crackdown

Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, has declared a total war on smugglers, announcing significant seizures of petroleum products valued at ₦93,029,800 in Adamawa State. This announcement was made during a press conference in Yola on Friday, where Adeniyi urged the public to seek alternative livelihoods.

The operation, dubbed "Whirlwind," is a strategic initiative led by Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, targeting smuggling activities along Nigeria's borders to enhance food and energy security. Over a six-week period, the Nigeria Customs Service recorded 47 seizures of various goods, including 64,410 liters of premium motor spirit (PMS), which is commonly referred to as petrol.

The operation also involved the interception of two vehicles and a fuel tanker. Adeniyi highlighted that despite rising petroleum prices in Nigeria, neighboring countries like Cameroon and Benin have significantly higher prices, which fuels smuggling activities.

The Customs Service aims to maintain momentum in disrupting smuggling syndicates and ensuring national stability.