The Nigeria Customs Service has seized 916 kegs of PMS valued at ₦22.9 million in Adamawa State as part of their fight against fuel smuggling. This operation demonstrates the NCS’s commitment to economic integrity. Recently, a similar seizure occurred in Taraba State. The NCS encourages public cooperation in reporting smuggling activities.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 916 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦22.9 million in a vigorous effort to combat fuel smuggling in Adamawa State. This operation, executed by the strategic enforcement unit Operation Whirlwind, took place across smuggling hotspots in Maiha, Mubi, Gurin, and Belel, and was announced during a press conference on March 14, 2025.
Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Hussein Ejibunu, representing Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, revealed that the contraband seizure consisted of 22,900 litres of PMS, with each keg containing 25 litres. Ejibunu highlighted the intelligence-driven approach of the operation, which reflects the NCS’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s economic integrity and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
The confiscation in Adamawa follows a significant earlier seizure of 1,149 jerrycans of PMS in Gembu, Taraba State, which totaled 34,470 litres of illegal fuel. This response illustrates the NCS’s determination to combat fuel smuggling, which threatens both Nigeria’s economic stability and national security.
Hussein Ejibunu noted that economic disparities and quick profit opportunities continue to drive PMS smuggling. Under the leadership of Comptroller-General Adeniyi, the NCS is devoted to disrupting these illicit syndicates, making fuel smuggling financially unviable, and seeking justice against economic offenders.
Ejibunu expressed gratitude to Operation Whirlwind personnel for their courage and professionalism, stating, “I extend my profound appreciation to the officers and men of Operation Whirlwind for their courage, unyielding vigilance, and professional execution.” He also encouraged citizens to report suspicious smuggling activities, underscoring the necessity of collective vigilance in the fight against economic threats.
The Nigeria Customs Service has made significant strides in addressing fuel smuggling through recent operations, including the confiscation of 916 kegs of PMS worth ₦22.9 million. The commitment to dismantling smuggling networks and enhancing economic integrity remains paramount, with active encouragement for citizen involvement in reporting such activities. This concerted effort reinforces the NCS’s role in safeguarding Nigeria’s economic sovereignty.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
