Sokoto, Nigeria – In a significant operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) joint border patrol team Sector IV intercepted a consignment of sex enhancement drugs worth N19.6 million in Sokoto State. The Coordinating Comptroller, Mr. Kolapo Oladeji, made this announcement during a press briefing in Sokoto.
The operation also led to the interception of trucks carrying food items at Kajji community on the Sokoto-Kebbi road. The trucks were reportedly heading to Niger Republic, which is a violation of regulations. The NCS is determined to curb food smuggling out of the country, especially considering the current situation in Nigeria, where the prices of food items have skyrocketed due to the activities of some individuals.
Mr. Oladeji emphasized the seriousness of the issue, stating, “Our people are hungry, but they prefer to take the food to other countries despite the border closures imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)”. The NCS is committed to leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to block food smuggling and ensure the nation’s food security.
In addition to the sex enhancement drugs and food items, the NCS operatives also apprehended 60 jerry cans of petroleum products that were being smuggled outside the country. This highlights the broader scope of illegal activities that the NCS is working to combat.
The intercepted consignment of sex enhancement drugs is of significant concern due to the potential health risks they pose. Some of the drugs even carried fake National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) registration and expiration dates. The NCS is determined to protect the health and well-being of the Nigerian people by preventing the circulation of counterfeit and potentially dangerous drugs.
The NCS joint border patrol team Sector IV is actively seeking the cooperation and support of the public. They encourage individuals to provide intelligent information that can assist officials in stopping activities that not only cripple the nation’s economy but also pose risks to public health.