Nigeria Customs Service Seizes N223.54M in Harmful Pesticides

The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by Area Controller Mahmoud Matawale Ibrahim, seized harmful agricultural products with a street value of about N223.54 million. The seized items included 500 cartons of Rezim Herbicide, 708 cartons of Gramosun, 1,291 cartons of Sun-Paraquat, 1,990 cartons of Gbeledzo, and 1,620 cartons of Gramostrong.

These products were handed over to the NAFDAC State Office in Birnin Kebbi. Additionally, the Command seized cannabis sativa valued at N2.520 million, which was transferred to the NDLEA, along with 37 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition and 12 live cartridges for pump-action firearms, handed over to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Mahmoud Matawale Ibrahim emphasized the need for cooperation among the Nigeria Customs Service, NAFDAC, NDLEA, and NCCSALW to prevent the distribution of harmful substances and illicit arms. He also advised stakeholders in agriculture to comply with regulatory requirements.