The Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ Kaduna, Comptroller Chedi Wada, said the Unit, since his resumption, has recorded a total of 264 seizures of 21 different items with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2,888,460,294.68.
Comptroller Wada stated this on Tuesday during a Press Briefing on the Unit’s activities, held at the Command Headquarters in Kaduna. He attributed the success to the intelligence drive and improved strategies of the Unit.
“I am happy to announce that so far, the Unit has recorded a total of Two Hundred and Forty-Two (264) seizures of 21 Different items between the date of my resumption and now, which also clearly speaks of our resolve as a Unit to continue to improve on our strategies and overall performances by building on the strong foundations we inherited,” he said.
Seizures made include Vehicles (18 Means of) conveyance), 2991 Bags of Foreign Parboiled Rice (50Kg) worth 202,202,737.20, 25 Bags of Foreign Parboiled Rice (25 each) worth 994,815.00, 292 Foreign Refined Vegetable Oils (25litres each) worth 17,943.400.00, 2131 Cartons of Spaghetti, Macaroni & Couscous worth 17,972,861.32.
Others are 640 Bales of Foreign Secondhand Clothing worth 137,356,492.15, 147 Sacks of Foreign Secondhand shoes worth 21,957,573.75, 360 Cartons of Frozen Poultry Products worth 20,308,932.00, 120 Cartons of Foreign Pomade worth 8,973,421.20, 98 Pieces of Foreign Jack Knives worth 1,242,961.44, 34 Cartons of Foreign Condensed Milk worth 3,808,451.20, 1972 Jerry cans of PMS (25 litres each) worth 22,975,811.15, 20 Bundles of Foreign Used Tyres worth 917,978.40, 16 Cartons of Foreign Hookah (Tobacco) worth 4,563,136.00, 337 Cartons of Foreign Cigarettes worth 80,278,792.00, 78 Cartons of Foreign Medicaments worth 3,580,115.76, 870 pieces Foreign Machetes worth 7,586,186.85, 212 Cartons of Foreign Milky Creamer worth 5,525,829.80, 76 Bags of Ammonium Sulphate (25Kg each) worth 15,724,096.38, 76 Cartons of expired seasoning worth 4,679,073.38, 10 Bags of Foreign Flour worth 695,614.00.
Speaking on the closure of all land borders with the Niger Republic in full force, Comptroller Wada assured full compliance with the directives of the leadership and management of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“Our Unit will continue to leverage on the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, in terms of all operational processes aimed at achieving optimal results,” he said.
While commending the Military, Nigeria Police Force, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and all other sister agencies for their support, he warned smugglers, those engaged in illegal activities, and all other unscrupulous traders to steer clear of Zone B.