Nigerian Customs Service seizes 38,000 litres of PMS

The Nigerian Customs Service, through its operation whirlwind, intercepted and seized 1,548 jerry cans containing 38,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) being smuggled to neighboring countries. This operation was reported during a press conference in Yola by the Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Abubakar Lucky Aliyu, the national coordinator of operations whirlwind.

The seized items have an aggregate duty value of N63,115,000. Adeniyi attributed the success of this operation to intelligence-driven efforts over six weeks across key smuggling flashpoints in Adamawa State, including Malabu-Belel and Mubi-Sahuda.

He warned smugglers to cease their activities, stressing that smuggling fuels economic harm and safety hazards, especially during national energy distribution challenges. Mohammed Aminu Tako, the customs Comptroller for Adamawa/Taraba command, reiterated the commitment to combating smuggling and supporting operation whirlwind through intelligence sharing and enforcement operations.