The Nigeria Customs Service has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against smuggling by intercepting a large cache of arms and ammunition illegally brought into the country.
The alarming discovery was made by officers of the Federal Operations Unit (Zone “A” in Lagos, raising concerns about the growing trend of arms proliferation across the nation.
Although the exact quantity and value of the intercepted arms and ammunition are yet to be disclosed, it is believed to be one of the largest seizures in recent times.
The operation highlights the increasing sophistication of smugglers and the persistent efforts of security agencies to combat illicit trade and safeguard national security.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has swiftly responded to the development and is currently in Lagos to assess the situation.
He is expected to brief journalists on the details of the seizure at the Federal Operations Unit headquarters in Ikeja, where he will also outline the steps being taken to prevent future occurrences.
More to come…
