Customs intercepts over 10,000 jerry cans of petrol in Lagos

Authority in charge of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, said it has intercepted several jerry cans containing petroleum product from suspected smugglers. The seizure was made in Badagry and its environs between January and June 7, 2023. The Customs Area Controller, Seme Area Command, Bello Mohammed Jibo, said the seized product […]

Authority in charge of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, said it has intercepted several jerry cans containing petroleum product from suspected smugglers.

The seizure was made in Badagry and its environs between January and June 7, 2023.

The Customs Area Controller, Seme Area Command, Bello Mohammed Jibo, said the seized product was about being smuggled into Benin Republic.

Jibo said during the period under review, the command made a remarkable interceptions of 10,865  jerry cans of PMS of 30litres each, which is equivalent to 325, 950 litres. 

“The seizure has a Duty Paid Value of N65.62 million. In the same vein, the continuous surveillance of the beaches and creeks by our men recorded another interception of 1,600 jerry cans of petroleum product.

“The arrest was made on June 7 along the Seme- Badagry waterways. The 48000 litres of PMS has a DPV of N11.6 million and in line with extant laws, the seized product will be auctioned,” he added.