By Golden Enyi Onyema
Weeks after the Nigeria Customs operatives intercepted a large cache of about 844 units of assorted riffles, 112,500 live cartridges, and other levels of ammunition imported into Nigeria, the Controller General, Adeniyi and the Onne Controller M. Babandede have been commended by many Nigerians for good performance.
On 1st of July, 2024, while briefing the World Press at FLT, Onne Port, the Customs Controller General said the illegal arms were stuffed in a 40-Footer Container, stating during the ceremony that the arms will be handed over to the coordinator of the National Centre For the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, under the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).
He said that suspects will be handed over for prosecution. The CG announced the confiscation of the eight (8) containers with their contents.
He also declared the suspension of all terminals and Bonded Warehouses involved with appropriate disciplinary action against culpable customs officers.
In a speech, Mohammed Babandede, the Customs Area 11 Controller, Onne applauded the the gallantry efforts of the men of his command for the interception, noting that this was possible because of the prudent leadership of Customs CG, Bashir Adeniyi.
He thanked the various customs partners in Nigeria and overseas for their roles in the interception.
Meanwhile, watchers of this discovery of arms have expressed appreciation to the quality leadership of customs in Nigeria, and urged them to do more.
The Nigeria Customs, Onne Port had been commended by concerned groups for working hard to stop infiltration of arms into the country, while urging Nigerians and trading partners to stop importation of illicit arms, warning of its danger to National Peace and Unity.
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