NCS Warns Against Smuggling

Nigeria Customs Service has called on traditional rulers to enlighten their subjects on the danger associated with smuggling.
New Controller of Customs, Ogun area command Mr Dera Nnadi made the call in Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
While noting that the role of traditional rulers in curbing smuggling could not be over emphasized, Mr Nnadi urged the royal fathers to caution smugglers in their domains to desist from smuggling activities.
The New Controller who gave the assurance that the men and officers of Nigeria Customs service would change their rule of engagement and be more civil in their relationship with the people, said that the command would continue to train its men on the proper way of handling firearms.
Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun urged the men and Officers of Nigeria Customs service to find a way of managing their relationship with the people and desist from shooting at random while performing their duties.
Governor Abiodunwho also called on men and officers of the Nigeria Customs service to stop invading markets and shooting sporadically in their quest to curb smuggling, commended the new Controller for his efforts in restoring peace in border areas.

Bolanle Adesida