The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has condemned the incessant attacks of its operatives by suspected smugglers, calling on youths to
The Area Controller, Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, said the attacks had claimed lives and left many disabled.
The symposium held at Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State was themed, ‘Smuggling And Hoarding of Petroleum Products: Effects on Border Communities And National Security.’ Represented by Deputy Comptroller, Charles Ogunesan, the Area Controller opined that smuggling activities do not only disrupt economic development and social wellbeing, but also endanger national security.
“We have lost scores of officers to death and permanent disability while our dear communities had also lost many of their members to the evil of this unfortunate demon called smuggling. It is high time we say no to smuggling considering the dangers inherent in it,” he said.
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