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Customs Seizes Rice-laden Tanker, Other Items In Kaduna

by Isaiah Benjamin
4 weeks ago
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Customs Seizes Rice-laden Tanker
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Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS),
on August 3, 2025, intercepted a DAF truck along the Yauri-Kontagora Road in Kebbi State.

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The truck, suspiciously modified to conceal contraband, was escorted to Kaduna, where a comprehensive physical inspection revealed that it contained 250 bags of foreign parboiled rice hidden inside the tanker.

The illicit goods, with a duty paid value of ₦20.51 million, were immediately seized.

Zonal Controller of the Zone, Comptroller AM Alkali, lauded the officers for their vigilance, intelligence-driven operations, and professionalism.

Customs Seizes Rice-laden Tanker

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He reiterated the unit’s unwavering dedication to curbing smuggling, promoting local industries, and enforcing customs regulations.

In a separate enforcement emphasising inter-agency synergy, the unit also handed over various seized items to relevant regulatory bodies on July 17, 2025.

The items seized include 58,740 sachets of unregistered medicaments and 27 cartons of Analgin injection which were handed over to the State Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kaduna.

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Others include 3 sacks of Riodin chemical containing 990 units which were handed over to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).

“These actions reflect our commitment not only to economic protection but also to public health and environmental safety,” Comptroller Alkali said.

He emphasised that the FOU Zone B will continue to strengthen collaboration with sister agencies to ensure holistic approach to enforcement.

The Comptroller also acknowledged the vital role of public cooperation, calling on Nigerians to support the customs service in its fight against economic sabotage.

“The protection of our national economy and the health of our citizens is a collective responsibility. We appreciate the public’s continued support as we carry out our mandate,” he concluded.


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