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Customs move to suppress smuggling activities in Kano, Jigawa Command
Customs move to suppress smuggling activities in Kano, Jigawa Command
By: James Bwala
The Comptroller of Customs in charge of Kano and Jigawa area command, Mr. MA Umar has said that he is setting up a new beginning in its operational journey to fulfill the core mandate of the organization towards improving revenue generation, suppression of smuggling activities as well as facilitate trade and national security.
Mr. Umar, who was speaking to newsmen at a press briefing recently said, it is essential to recognize the efforts of the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. James Ali (rtd) in the implementation of policies and agenda of the Federal Government to encourage and protect officers and men of the service in carrying out their statutory functions in suppressing smuggling across the nation’s borders.
“This moment marks a fresh opportunity for cordial working relationships between the Nigerian Customs, Stakeholders and Business Communities. One of the core functions is to ensure facilitation of legitimate trade.” Umar Said.
He said on assumption of office, the enforcement unit of the command was reinvigorated to brace up for the new anti-smuggling operations. “Today, the result of the commitment of officers and men in suppressing smuggling activities in the Area Command is what we are witnessing this period.”
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Mr. Umar added that, “The Command will continue to put in place necessary measures to improve on the collection of revenue with the support from other units of the service such as the CIU, CPU, FOU, border drill and strike force.”
According to him, the command will also continue to maintain the success through synergy continued dialogue, engagement and educating the locals and business Communities on the security, health and economic implications of smuggling while discharging its statutory responsibility of enforcing compliance with government fiscal policies.
“The period under review has witnessed a number of engagements as the command has arrested four people and seized prohibited materials worth N498, 662,498.00. These seizures were made at different locations within the Command’s area of coverage.
“The four suspects held in connection with the donkey’s skin have been released on administrative bail pending the conclusion of the investigation.” He said.
Mr. Umar explained that the importation of foreign rice through the land borders for example contravened section 46 CEMA Cap LFN 2004. ADD ng that the importation of second hand clothing is absolutely prohibited, while donkey is an endangered species under the convention on international trade.
Customs move to suppress smuggling activities in Kano, Jigawa Command
Exclusive: How bandit kingpin Jankare was killed in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Fresh fact have emerged how the Notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Abdurrahman Jankare, was killed by a rival in an internal dispute in Tsaskiya village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Reliable security and local sources Zagazola Makama that Jankare was gunned down on Thursday by a fellow bandit identified as Nazanku, a trusted ally of another notorious bandit leader, Dan Ori.
The incident, sources said, stemmed from a feud over the seizure of a rifle and a bag containing magazines belonging to Nazanku.
“Last week, Jankare seized Nazanku’s rifle, and just yesterday, he also took a bag in which he kept magazines. This provoked Nazanku, who confronted him and shot him dead,” one of the sources said.
Only seven people reportedly attended Jankare’s funeral prayer before he was buried later in the day.
Until his death, Kachalla Jankare was one of the most feared lieutenants of the late Kachalla Usman Modi Modi and was linked to several deadly attacks and kidnappings in Dutsinma, Safana, and Kurfi Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
His death is said to have triggered renewed tension among rival bandit factions across the northwest forest axis.
Exclusive: How bandit kingpin Jankare was killed in Katsina
JNIM claims first attack in Kwara, four months after announcing new brigade
By: Zagazola Makama
Al-Qaeda–linked militant group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for an attack in Kwara State, its first in Nigeria, four months after announcing the establishment of a new brigade in the country.
According to intelligence sources, the attack reportedly occurred in the northern part of Kwara, along the border corridor linking Niger and Kogi States.
JNIM, which operates mainly in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, announced in June the creation of a new brigade for Nigeria, raising concerns about a possible southward expansion of jihadist influence.
Zagazola said that the claim aligns with earlier intelligence warnings of cross-border infiltration through smuggling routes connecting Benin Republic and Niger.
“JNIM’s latest statement describes the attack as the debut operation of its Nigerian brigade. If verified, this would indicate a dangerous evolution of the regional threat landscape,” the source said.
Security operatives in Kwara, Niger, and Kogi States should intensify patrols and surveillance in response to the development, with reinforcements deployed to border communities.
Military and intelligence agencies should work to identify possible linkages between JNIM operatives and local extremist networks.
The incident comes amid heightened regional insecurity and the continued fragmentation of terror groups across the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin.
JNIM claims first attack in Kwara, four months after announcing new brigade
ISWAP ambush mobile police patrol team in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday ambushed a mobile police patrol team along the Bara–Gulani axis of Yobe State, inflicting injuries on two officers and carting away a rifle.
Zagazola learnt the ambush occurred at about 5:00 p.m. while the team, comprising operatives from 19 PMF on special duty in Bara and 79 PMF Buni Yadi, was responding to a distress call from Kojoli village in Gulani Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the officers had been alerted by residents after armed herders reportedly invaded local rice farms and destroyed crops. The patrol team, led by ASP Sunday Yunana, moved to the scene but came under heavy attack from the assailants.
The insurgents, believed to be operating under the ISWAP faction, opened fire using assault rifles and other weapons before retreating into the bush.
Two personnel, identified as Sgt. Abdullahi Aminu and Cpl. Aliyu Suleiman, sustained machete injuries during the exchange, while one of their rifles was initially seized by the attackers.
However, the team reportedly fought back, recovering the stolen weapon and dispersing the attackers after an intense gun battle. A large herd of cattle suspected to have been used by the assailants to cover their movement was also recovered.
The wounded officers were evacuated to the General Hospital in Bara for treatment, while security reinforcements were deployed to the area to forestall further attacks.
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