The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano Area Command, says it has intercepted four trucks of food items as part of efforts to tackle smuggling.
This was said in a statement made on Tuesday in Kano by the service’s spokesperson, Saidu Nuradeen.
According to him, vehicles carrying a sizable amount of food meant for illicit export along the Hadejia-Taura-Ringim axis in Jigawa were stopped by service personnel.
1,505 cartons of large and small-sized dried fish, 17 bags of rice with a local variety, and two bags of beans were among the items listed by Nuradeen.
He claims that the seizure demonstrates the service’s unwavering commitment to upholding the border closure policy, which is intended to protect the country’s economy and guarantee food security.
“Smuggling undermines legitimate trade channels, poses risks to public health, and deprives the government of much-needed revenue.
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“The NCS reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat smuggling activities across all entry points into the country,” the statement added.
Nuradeen reaffirmed pledges to stop illegal activity in order to safeguard regional industries and improve food security, while also pleading with the public to provide reliable information that will help stop smuggling.
In the meantime, the Maigatari border community was advised to remain watchful and adhere to the land border closure in accordance with the ECOWAS directives by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, IQ Ibudu.
She said that in order to address the social and economic issues facing the nation, the government took proactive steps.
Additionally, border communities were urged by Dauda Ibrahim Chana, the Controller of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, to work with the Service and other security organizations to protect border posts.
He gave them the reassurance that the Service would take care of their needs, particularly with regard to community relations.
NAN
