Nigeria Customs Releases 15 Detained Grain Trucks

Nigeria Customs Releases 15 Detained Grain Trucks

The Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has given the green light for the release of fifteen trucks carrying grains to their rightful owners, aligning with a presidential directive aimed at bolstering food security……READ ALSO First Lady Remi Tinubu And Nigeria Customs Unveil N500 Million Fund To Aid Vulnerable Nigerians Amid Hardship

In an official statement released by the Nigeria Customs, the Public Relations Officer of the command highlighted that Comptroller Kamal Mohammed, the Customs Area Controller, oversaw the handover ceremony at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto. He urged traders to reciprocate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s gesture by ensuring prompt sale of the grains within Nigerian markets.

Additionally, Comptroller Kamal announced collaborative efforts with the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) to closely monitor the distribution of these grains across local markets, preventing their diversion through smuggling routes.

Highlighting the Nigeria Customs Service’s resolute stance against smuggling, Comptroller Mohammed emphasized the commitment of the agency, under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, to combat illicit activities. He underlined the recent reinforcement of patrol fleets in the Command as a testament to their dedication to border security.

“This initiative reflects a collaborative approach to enhancing food security and protecting national interests,” Comptroller Mohammed affirmed, emphasizing the significance of synergy among government agencies and stakeholders in fostering a prosperous and self-reliant nation.