…As Shua’ibu Issued Devastating Warning To Saboteurs.
By Benson Ewedafe
Barely one week of hitting unrested sledge hammer on economic saboteurs, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Command in another swoop causes serious damaging effect to smugglers, as ii’s Operatives intercepted 975 rounds of live ammunition concealed inside five bags of locally produced Nigeria rice at Imeko Afon, Ogun State.
While speaking during a press conference at the Command Headquarters in Idiroko, Ogun State, to unveil the seized items on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, disclosed that the ammunition were seized through the ingenuity of the officers of the Command who are always ready to unleash terror of pains and agony
According to him, the operations took the Command three weeks to intercept the expired bags of rice, addiing that we are resolute to promoting national security and economic wellbeing of the country.
Shuaibu, rued the consequences of unchecked smuggling of arms and ammunition, saying smuggling of ammunition empowered criminal organizations and escalate crisis and compromise national security.
“Proactive intelligence is required in this regard. Smuggling of arms and ammunition are menace that knows no border and feeds on the vulnerability of our society.
The consequences of unchecked smuggling of arms and ammunition is severe, ranging from the empowerment of criminal organizations to escalating crisis and compromise of national security. For these reasons, we will not relent nor compromise waging war against smuggling of unlawful arms and ammunition in building a safe and stable nation.”
“We appreciate our gallant Officers and men for their bravery and commend the patriotism of our informant in partnering with us. We call on well-meaning Nigerians with useful intel to collaborate with us in enhancing the security of our dear nation.
”You are assured of maximum security cover. Let me use this medium to reiterate that we remain resolute in promoting national security and economic wellbeing of our beloved Country. We will not be deterred by any means possible in discharging our statutory responsibilities to our fatherland,” Shua’ibu said.
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