- We have generated N240bn in 2024 – Comptroller Nnadi
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized 12 rifles including pump action guns, 6 pistols including semi-automatic arms and pepper spray guns, heroine, cannabis, military vests, among others at the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP).
During a press conference, the Area Controller, Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi mni, handed over the seized items to the Department of State Security Service (DSS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), respectively.
His words: “The Command’s anti-smuggling drive has yielded the following results: one 20P 9964 Rifle; another 20P 9964 Rifle; one Pump Action Rifle; one Practical Tactical 30H 80019922 Rifle; another 20P 992 Rifle; two AV Pump Action Rifle; and yet another P10115 Rifle. In total, we seized 12 Rifles and six Pistols from different containers imported into the country at different times. ”
“We also seized psychotropic substances imported into the country but were intercepted through collaboration with the NDLEA. Based on this collaboration, several kilograms of Cannabis Indica has been seized. In recent time, we have also seized 23 packages containing 23 kilograms of Heroin concealed in a container, the identity of which we sre still keeping secret due to ongoing investigation.”
Comptroller Nnadi equally revealed that the TCIP Customs Command has generated over N240billion in 2024 from January 1st to March 15th.
“Our revenue target monthly is N94billion. Our revenue performance so far in 2024 means that we have been able to surpass the expected revenue for the two months that have passed. I wish to commend all port stakeholders who have been responsible for the collection of this duty and also congratulate the Customs officers at the Tin Can Island Port.”
“In January 2024, the Command surpassed its revenue target by 107% and the February the target was also surpassed by 141%. So, we consistently keep improving,” Nnadi said.
The Customs boss also commended the federal government for the opening of the Tin Can/ Mile 2 port access roads, even as he opined the output of the port will be enhanced with greater efficiency and speedy cargo evacuation.
While receiving the seized psychotropic substances, the NDLEA Commander of Narcotics, TCIP, Commander Mohammed Abubakar, extolled the partnership with Customs while observing that some of the narcotic seizures were linked to the arms.
The NDLEA Commander hinted that a syndicate operating within the West and Central African region is linked to the seizures, even as he advised freight agents to do proper profiling of their clients to avoid being conduits for arms and hard drugs.
