The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition smuggled into the country, heightening concerns over illicit arms proliferation.
Although the total value and quantity of the intercepted weapons are yet to be disclosed, the scale of the seizure has been described as highly disturbing.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has arrived in Lagos to address journalists at the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “A” in Ikeja regarding the operation.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on the seizure, including its origin, intended destination, and those behind the smuggling attempt.
This development comes amid growing security concerns in Nigeria, with stakeholders calling for stricter border controls to curb the inflow of illegal arms.
More details to follow…
