By Felix Emmanuel
In what could be regarded as N1.2 billion haul, Kwara State Customs Command has nabbed prohibited imported goods in 30 days.
The new Acting Area Controller of Customs, Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, disclosed this at a press conference in Ilorin on Tuesday.
According to Ogundeyi, ‘’the seizures recorded within one month of his assumption of office, included three exotic cars, 450 bags of foreign rice, 6,500 litres of petrol, 389 bales of second hand clothes and 108 sacks of used bags among others.
He said, “these seizures clearly demonstrates that smuggling activities will not be tolerated under my watch, and anyone involved in such illegal acts will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The controller also warned smugglers and economic saboteurs that “Kwara customs command is no longer a safe haven for illegal trade.
“We will continue to deploy all lawful means to protect the nation’s economy and ensure compliance with customs laws,” he added.
While commending the officers and men of the command for their resilience and professionalism, the controller, urged stakeholders and the public to continue to support the customs service by providing timely and credible information.
