• About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Reporters At Large
  • Home
  • News
    • World
    • For The Record
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Press Releases
  • Business
    • Auto Trend
  • Politics
  • Tourism
  • Lifestyle
    • People & Events
    • Health
  • RAL TV
    • Video
    • Video News
  • More
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy
    • Disclaimer
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • News
    • World
    • For The Record
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Press Releases
  • Business
    • Auto Trend
  • Politics
  • Tourism
  • Lifestyle
    • People & Events
    • Health
  • RAL TV
    • Video
    • Video News
  • More
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy
    • Disclaimer
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Reporters At Large
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

Oyo/Osun Custom Command Launches ‘Operation Fish Out’ To End Smugglers’ Activities

by ReportersAtLarge
February 4, 2021
in Featured, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Oyo Osun Custom Comptroller
Share on WhatsappShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin

The Customs Area Comptroller, Oyo/Osun Command Adamu R Abdulkadir has reiterated his commitment to putting an end to activities of smugglers in the zone through an anti-smuggling operation, codenamed ‘Operation Fish Out.’

The Command’s Comptroller disclosed this while briefing press on the seizures at the commanding officer in Ibadan.

Abdulkadir who lamented that the effort of the smugglers ina watching and retarding the effort of the government in promoting local production and boost economy said the custom under his management will continue to take the battle to the doorsteps of the smugglers.

ADVERTISEMENT

“We shall deploy all our strength and available logistics to ensure successes in the battle against those who like to dare the capability of officers of Oyo/Osun Area command, Oyo and Osun states will be unbearable for economic saboteurs.”

He added that the Customs and Excise management act (CEMA) Cap C45-LFN 2004 empower them to search premises for uncustom goods and power to give reward to informants who give genuine intelligence to help improve the capabilities of the command anti-smuggling duties.

RelatedPosts

Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints Lekan Salami As New Chairman

Makinde Mourns Olubadan, Promises Befitting Burial

Meet The Next Olubadan of Ibadanland

Abdulkadir who commended the efforts of the command’s officers for their resilience in the face of many challenges, however, warned that anyone wanting to test their resolve by daring to smuggle is assured that the long arm of law will certainly catch up with such recalcitrant fellow.

He revealed that the command was able to generate a sum of N4’895,772,769,90 ( Four Billion Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five Million Seven Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine Nara, Ninety Kobo) for January 2021.

He added that between 19th Nov 2020 and 31 January 2021, the command has made a series of seizures of detention and seizures amounting to a total duty paid value of N393,420,494, (Three Hundred and ninety-three million, four hundred and twenty thousand, four hundred and Ninety Four Naira only.

Item seized includes 8 Units of Toyota Camry( 2020 models) with DPV of N211,541,3200., I used Toyota Highlander ( 2019 model) with a DPV of N33,710, 363, 220 kegs x 25 litres of premium motor spirit, 3052 of foreign parboiled rice with Duty Paid Value of N124,477,488.00, 8×25 litres of Vegetable Oil with DPV N217,251.00, 60 bales of Second-Hand clothing, Okroka with DPV of N15,034, 143 and 246 pieces of Used Tyres with DPV of 2,698,866.00 and 10 Units of Motorcycle used as means of conveyance for smuggling rice with DPV of N1,219,000.00

Also, 20kg of cannabis Sativa with a duty paid value of N4, 526, 063, was seized and he said would be handed over to the National Drug and Law Enforcement Agence NDLEA for further action.

Abdulkadir acknowledged the support of sister agencies including Police, DSS, Nigerian Army, Oyo State Operation Burst, Amotekun, as well contributions of other stakeholders such as community leaders, traditional rulers in Oyo and Osun for their efforts.

Tags: AmotekunBREAKINGBREAKING NEWSCustomdssNigerian ArmyOyo State Operation BurstPolice
SendShareTweetShare
ReportersAtLarge

ReportersAtLarge

Reporters At Large is the world’s fastest-growing online news platform and public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in Nigeria and around the world.

More

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde
News

Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints Lekan Salami As New Chairman

by ReportersAtLarge
July 7, 2025
0

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the <span;>dissolution of the board of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and...

Read moreDetails
Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
News

Makinde Mourns Olubadan, Promises Befitting Burial

by ReportersAtLarge
July 7, 2025
0

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been formally informed about the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi...

Read moreDetails
Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja
News

Meet The Next Olubadan of Ibadanland

by ReportersAtLarge
July 7, 2025
0

The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in...

Read moreDetails
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

UI Overall Best Graduating Student Basirat Rufai

UI Overall Best Graduating Student Wins Full PhD Scholarship In US

2 years ago
President Muhammadu Buhari signs 2020 Finance Bill

Insecurity: SWEGOP Laments Increasing Lawlessness In Nigeria, Charges Buhari, Governors To Be More Proactive

5 years ago

Popular News

  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde

    Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints Lekan Salami As New Chairman

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Makinde Mourns Olubadan, Promises Befitting Burial

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Meet The Next Olubadan of Ibadanland

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Oba Olakunlehin: How Olubadan Died Two Days After 90th Birthday

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Natasha Plans Return As Senate Awaits Judgment Copy

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us

ADVERTISEMENT

About Us

Reporters At Large is the world’s fastest-growing online news platform and public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in Nigeria and around the world.

With a high level of professionalism, fairness, objectivity, accuracy and speed, we publish Breaking News Nigeria Today Headlines and International news on Politics, Tourism and Travel, Entertainment, Sports, Business Lifestyle and Sports.

Category

  • Auto Trend
  • Breaking Bones
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Entertainment
  • Featured
  • For The Record
  • Health
  • Innovation
  • Lifestyle
  • Metro
  • News
  • Opinion
  • People & Events
  • Politics
  • Press Releases
  • Science & Technology
  • Sponsored
  • Sport
  • Tourism & Culture
  • Video
  • Video News
  • WorldNews

Recent Posts

  • Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints Lekan Salami As New Chairman July 7, 2025
  • Makinde Mourns Olubadan, Promises Befitting Burial July 7, 2025
  • Meet The Next Olubadan of Ibadanland July 7, 2025
  • Oba Olakunlehin: How Olubadan Died Two Days After 90th Birthday July 7, 2025
  • Natasha Plans Return As Senate Awaits Judgment Copy July 7, 2025
February 2021
SMTWTFS
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28 
« Jan   Mar »
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Tourism
  • Lifestyle
  • RAL TV
  • More

© 2016-2024 RAL - Guided by professionalism

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • World
    • For The Record
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Press Releases
  • Business
    • Auto Trend
  • Politics
  • Tourism
  • Lifestyle
    • People & Events
    • Health
  • RAL TV
    • Video
    • Video News
  • More
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy
    • Disclaimer
    • Contact Us

© 2016-2024 RAL - Guided by professionalism

Verified by MonsterInsights