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Adeniyi reveals Nigeria Customs seized 397 vehicles worth N5.64bn in 2024
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, announced that the agency seized 397 vehicles in 2024, valued at N5.64 billion.
This effort is part of the NCS’s ongoing work to enforce import regulations and protect the country’s revenue.
Adeniyi made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja, Diaspora digital media (DDM) gathered that he outlined the Customs Service’s activities for the year.
In addition to vehicle seizures, Adeniyi noted that the NCS intercepted other restricted items.
These included 3,785 bales of textiles worth N945 million and 183,527 bags of rice.
The NCS also seized various quantities of footwear, beverages, and other consumer goods.
These actions are aimed at protecting local industries and supporting the federal government’s economic diversification agenda, as Adeniyi explained.
The seizures of 397 vehicles, valued at N5.64 billion, demonstrate the NCS’s commitment to preventing illicit imports.
Adeniyi emphasized that these efforts are crucial for enforcing Nigeria’s trade laws and protecting government revenue.
Adeniyi also highlighted the success of Operation Whirlwind, a key initiative launched earlier in the year.
With support from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority under the Nigeria Petroleum Corporation Limited, the operation targeted the illegal diversion of petroleum products.
As a result, the NCS seized over 1.7 million litres of petroleum products being illicitly exported to neighboring countries.
Adeniyi stressed that these operations are vital in curbing smuggling activities and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic interests.
The NCS’s enforcement actions have led to the arrest of 55 suspects, who are currently under investigation.
These arrests are part of a larger strategy to dismantle the criminal networks behind these activities.
Adeniyi emphasized that the NCS’s enforcement work is crucial to national security, as the agency collaborates with other authorities to protect the country’s economic and security interests.
Looking ahead, Adeniyi revealed that the NCS is enhancing its enforcement operations through technological upgrades.
The agency is incorporating geospatial technology and other modern solutions to improve its surveillance and enforcement capabilities.
This technological advancement, along with improved intelligence-gathering mechanisms, will strengthen the NCS’s ability to address emerging threats.
Adeniyi concluded by noting that these investments are key to ensuring the Customs Service remains effective in its mission, staying ahead of challenges while continuing to facilitate legitimate trade.
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