The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, leading to the seizure of contraband goods, including Premium Motor Spirit and other restricted items, while also boosting revenue generation.

Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing customs regulations, curbing smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade.

He said, “Within six weeks of his tenure, the Command recorded revenue of ₦13,378,002, despite economic challenges and border closures. Additionally, it made significant seizures worth ₦84.2 million, including:

“13,750 liters of Premium Motor Spirit,145 bales of second-hand clothing, 114 bags of foreign parboiled rice (50kg each), 70 expired cartons of Biggy Vanilla Wafer Biscuit, 40 bags of foreign sugar (50kg each) and other assorted contraband




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