Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared war on smugglers, labeling them “enemies of Nigeria’s development.” This stance was conveyed through Deputy Comptroller-General Olaniyi Olajogun during an update on Operation Whirlwind.
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Operation Whirlwind, launched in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, aims to curb illegal petroleum product smuggling across Nigeria’s borders. Recent successes include:
- Seizure of 94,550 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦75.45 million
- Confiscation of two trucks and 1,046 jerricans
- Arrest of one suspect
Customs officers are working with security agencies to combat smuggling, strengthening Nigeria’s economy and reducing poverty.
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