The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over the 661 pump action rifles seized by its men at the federal operations unit zone `A’ Ikeja, to the Department of State Security (DSS) for further investigation.
Jerry Attah, public relations officer of the unit, disclosed this on Friday.
The rifles were hidden in a Mack truck with registration number BDG 265 XG conveying a 1 x 40ft container before it was intercepted along Mile 2/Apapa road, Lagos, in Lagos, that the rifles were seized on January 22, 2017.
Attah recalled that the truck was immediately taken to the premises of FOU zone A, Ikeja, where physical examination revealed 49 boxes containing 661 pieces of pump action rifles were concealed with steel doors and other merchandise goods.
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According to him, the interception of these arms is a clear indication of how committed and dedicated the service is to the economy, security and well-being of the country.
He said three suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal importation.
“The 661 pump action rifles and the suspects were handed over to Betty Adoki, director, DSS, Lagos state command, who represented Lawal Daua, director-general of DSS
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Dan Ugo, deputy comptroller-general of customs in charge of enforcement, inspection and investigation, represented Hameed Ali, comptroller-general of customs.
Ugo called on all well-meaning Nigerians to support the service with necessary information that could assist it in performing its statutory responsibilities better.
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