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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
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
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15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash broke out between members of the nomadic Fulani and Hausa communities at Dan Sokoto Model Primary School in Bungudu Township, Zamfara State, during the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr on April 1, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation resulted in the death of 17-year-old Abbas Sani, a resident of Kuga Village.
He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to General Hospital Bungudu, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The body was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.
In response to the incident, security forces launched an intensive raid in the area, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects.
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
Two Soldiers Attacked by Gunmen in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Two soldiers from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks in Kaduna were attacked by armed assailants on April 2, 2025, at Babar Saura around 4:41 PM.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makaka that three attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, shot the soldiers, leaving one, Corporal James (surname unknown), dead, and Private Ibrahim Bazalla injured. The assailants stole two AK-47 rifles from the soldiers before fleeing the scene.
The victims were rushed to the 44 Army Reference Hospital, where Corporal James was confirmed dead, while Private Bazalla is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.
Following a coordinated operation by the military, police and vigilante groups, the assailants were tracked to Degel2, Kaduna, where they abandoned a silver Toyota Corolla. As they attempted to escape, the attackers snatched a white Toyota Venza from a civilian, Abdullahi Mohammed, of Badarawa, Kaduna.
Efforts to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen vehicle are ongoing.
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