Customs Strikes: 15 Trucks Laden With Food Seized In Sokoto To Curb Smuggling Surge

Customs Strikes: 15 Trucks Laden With Food Seized In Sokoto To Curb Smuggling Surge

In a bold move to combat smuggling and alleviate the strain on food prices, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a convoy of 15 trucks transporting food items in Sokoto State……READ ALSO First Lady Remi Tinubu And Nigeria Customs Unveil N500 Million Fund To Aid Vulnerable Nigerians Amid Hardship 

Abubakar Chafe, spokesperson for the NCS Sokoto Command, revealed to reporters on Saturday, February 17, 2024, that the interception took place along the Gwadabawa-Illela road.

The seizure was prompted by the substantial quantity of farm produce discovered within the trucks, prompting immediate action from customs officials.

Chafe confirmed that the trucks are currently under the custody of the command, with investigations underway to determine the owners and intended destinations of the intercepted food items.

The operation, conducted by a collaborative effort comprising the NCS Sokoto command, officers from the federal operation unit, and the service’s intelligence unit, underscores a concerted effort to stem the tide of smuggling exacerbating food inflation nationwide.

As food prices continue to soar, this decisive intervention by customs authorities signals a proactive stance in safeguarding the nation’s food security and curbing illicit trade practices that undermine economic stability.