Crime

Customs Solicits Support of Traditional Institution in Combating Smuggling

By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Oyo – Osun Command, wants continuous support of traditional institutions in the promotion of lawful trade and National security.

The   Area Comptroller  of the Command, Joseph Adelaja stated this during a courtesy call on the ooni  of Ife , Oba  Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his  Palace in Ile Ife, osun state.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command,  AbdulMalik Akintola.

The Oyo-Osun Command NCS boss, Adelaja who acknowledged that Monarchs significant role as a custodian of Yoruba culture and the symbol of peace, explained that the collaboration with NCS would boost economic stability and National security. 

Responding, Oba Ogunwusi commended NCS  for its  vital role in the Nation’s economic development, particularly in the area of  revenue generation .

The Ooni who encouraged NCS not to relent in its fight against  smuggling and other criminal action, assured the agency of his continuous support .

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