Food Security Alert: Nigeria Customs (Kano Chapter) Nabs Smuggled Items
The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted four trucks loaded with smuggled food items, according to a statement by the service’s spokesperson, Saidu Nuradeen, on Tuesday in Kano.
Ejes Gist News reports that the vehicles were intercepted along the Hadejia-Taura-Ringim axis in Jigawa, intended for illegal export, carrying a substantial quantity of food items. These include 1,505 cartons of big and small-sized dried fish, 17 bags of local variety rice, and two bags of beans.
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Nuradeen highlighted that this seizure underscores the Service’s determination to enforce the border closure policy, aiming to safeguard the nation’s economy and ensure food security.
“Smuggling undermines legitimate trade channels, poses risks to public health, and deprives the government of much-needed revenue. The NCS reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat smuggling activities across all entry points into the country,” he stated.
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Emphasizing the crucial role of public cooperation, Nuradeen urged citizens to provide credible information to help prevent smuggling. He reaffirmed the service’s dedication to curbing illicit activities to safeguard local industries and improve food security.
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