WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized nearly 199,495 litres of petroleum products valued at almost N200 million in Adamawa State as part of Operation Whirlwind, which was established to tackle fuel smuggling, Speaking on the development in Adamawa State, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Adewale Adeniyi condemned the activities of smugglers, describing them as a direct attack on Nigeria’s economy and energy sector. According to the CGC, intelligence-led operations by Adamawa/Taraba Command officers resulted in the interception of 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N199,495,000. “Despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s well-structured economic reforms aimed at stabilising the energy sector, certain unpatriotic individuals persist in undermining these efforts through illicit smuggling operations,” he stated. The smugglers were found using tankers, jerry cans, and drums to transport the fuel across borders. Detailing the smugglers’ tactics, Adeniyi revealed that they often move fuel through night-time river crossings at Dasin Waterways, illegal storage facilities near border towns, and concealed dispensing points. “These economic saboteurs are bent on causing hardship to law-abiding Nigerians, but let it be known that the Nigeria Customs Service remains unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding our national economy. “There will be no safe haven for smugglers within our operational areas,” he vowed. The Customs boss also highlighted strategic interception points, including Mova, Dasin, the Galamba-Song axis, and the Mubi-Maiha corridor, as key locations where smuggling attempts were thwarted. Reaffirming the NCS’s commitment to combating fuel smuggling, Mr Adeniyi assured Nigerians that Customs would continue to refine its strategies, enhance intelligence gathering, and collaborate with security agencies to dismantle smuggling networks. On his part, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Finance and Administration, ACG Hussain Ejibunu, commended the CGC for his leadership and praised the officers’ relentless dedication. He also urged public cooperation in the fight against smuggling, encouraging citizens to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
Customs Seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel Worth N200m in Adamawa
