Wednesday- 4th August, 2021: The Oyo/Osun Area Command Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs service, Adamu R. Abdulkadir, on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to the fight against smugglers by his command.
Abdulkadir made this known while showcasing the recent achievements made by the command in less than a month.
Recall that between 1st of May and 6th of July, 2021, the command generated ₦15,871,894,311.83 (Fifteen Billion, Eight Hundred and Seventy One Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety Four thousand, Three Hundred and Eleven Naira and Eighty Three Kobo) with a seizure of 525 Kegs of 25ltrs each and 2 Drums of 100ltrs each of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intercepted from various bushes within the Oyo/Osun Command’s Area of Coverage.
Abdulkadir, while showcasing some of the items sized from 7 July to 3 August 2021, disclosed that the Command has in its possession, 60 Drums of 100ltrs each of PMS, 388 Kegs of 25ltrs each of PMS and 70 Kegs of 25ltrs each of AGO (Diesel) totalling 15,700ltrs of PMS and 1,750ltrs of AGO.
Abdulkadir, while showcasing some of the items sized from 7 July to 3 August 2021
Abdulkadir, while showcasing some of the items sized from 7 July to 3 August 2021
He restated the command effort towards making Oyo and Osun state very harsh for smugglers to stay.
He said “We are not here to joke. We have a duty to generate revenue and suppress smuggling to the barest minimum; while ensuring that prohibited items are not smuggled in and out of the Country through our borders.
“Besides, all borders along the Oyo/Osun jurisdiction, among other borders across the Country, remains closed to any form of inward/outward trade. Food for thought, I wonder why someone will want to risk losing their hard-earned savings to the Government.
“These products would be auctioned and proceeds remitted accordingly to the Federal Government.”
The Comptroller appreciated the efforts of the gallant officers who are working tirelessly towards making sure success is achieved.
He urged the public to support the Nigeria Customs Service in the implementation of Government’s Fiscal Policies to help boost the Socio-Economic development of the States.
