Customs Operation Whirlwind Team Intercepts 18,750 Litres of PMS Worth N13.2 Million

Customs Operation Whirlwind Team Intercepts 18,750 Litres of PMS Worth N13.2 Million

The Nigeria Customs Service, Operation Whirlwind, has intercepted 18,750 litres of PMS with a Duty Paid Value of N13.2 million within the Zone ‘A’ Axis.

In a press briefing held at the Customs Training College Ikeja on Friday, 12 July 2024, the National Coordinator of the team, Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, stated that the interception with 9 means of conveyance resulted from intelligence reports.

“The successes recorded so far is a clear manifestation of the determination and resilience of the officers to achieve the goal set before them,” he said.

He acknowledged that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the team’s success.

“The CGC is showing great commitment to ensure the success of this team by partnering with relevant agencies in the oil and gas sector, such as Nigeria National Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and ONSA, to monitor the chain of supply and minimise diversion of the products.

“Besides robust synergies with relevant agencies, CGC has not only increased the team’s strength, but he has equally provided the necessary tools for the officers. The team is on the ground and fully prepared for the criminals,” he revealed.

Comptroller Ejibunu emphasised that the ‘Operation Whirlwind’ team is empowered by the new Customs Act 2023 and guided by credible intelligence, adding that the operation targets illegal exportation, particularly of petroleum products, ensuring availability within the country and conserving government resources.