Adamawa/Taraba Customs has Thwarted Smuggling of PMS after a Gun Duel At Cameroon Border

By Ibrahim ABUBAKAR Yola

Adamawa/Taraba Customs has Thwarted Smuggling of PMS after a Gun Duel At Cameroon Border

By Ibrahim Abubakar Yola

The Nigerian customs service has successfully thwarted and chased down smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) after a gun battle on the Mubi-Suhada road heading to Republic of Cameroon 

According to the statement issued to journalists by the public relations officer of the command, CPRO Naomi Titus, stated that during the operation, three tricycles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) suspected to be smuggled out of the country into the Republic of Cameroon were intercepted.

Adding that, following the unwavering efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service for effective border management and  suppress smuggling activities at the nation's border of Adamawa/Taraba Command officers on duty, chased down smugglers on the Mubi-Sahuda road to prevent smuggling at the territorial borders of the country 

 

The statement further revealed that, the officers encountered fierce resistance from the smugglers, who launched a violent attack, trying to set both the officers and their official vehicles on fire. fortunately, after a call for reinforcement, the Nigerian Army intervened immediately 

 

"However, one officer sustained severe injuries, and the windshield of an operational vehicle was shattered during the attack", she stated.

 

According to the statement, despite the resistance, the team managed to secure evacuation, and seize 45x25L Jerry cans of PMS. 

Titus stressed that,  "these are all part of the Nigeria Customs Service's committed efforts to safeguard the nation's borders and curb illegal smuggling activities",