The Kano Space Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, generated a complete of N9.7 billion in February as income from Obligation Paid Worth, DPV, on imports and excise.
Customs Space Comptroller in command of Kano and Jigawa States, Dauda Chana, revealed this in an interview with newsmen in Kano on Monday.
He equally mentioned the command had put in place measures to forestall income leakages by border posts within the space by reinforcing safety and surveillance to curtail the smuggling of contraband.
Chana mentioned the command would maintain 100% bodily examination of products coming into by its borders to forestall the entry of contraband and offensive items, together with arms and ammunition.
In response to him, the realm command had issued an efficient operational order to its area officers on the border posts on the way to sort out the menace of smuggling.
”We are going to proceed to reinforce commerce facilitation, income technology, and border safety consistent with the directives of the administration of the NCS.
”We’re additionally partnering with conventional rulers in border communities to help our personnel with dependable data on the motion of smugglers”, he mentioned.
Chana mentioned that personnel of the command have additionally been positioned at strategic areas to intercept smugglers who evade arrest at entry factors.
”We have now additionally deployed numerous methods to allow us to get very important data that may result in the arrest and prosecution of smugglers,” the comptroller mentioned.
He mentioned the purpose was to encourage Nigerians, particularly these dwelling in border communities to supply intelligence studies that would support the command in apprehending smugglers.
Chana expressed optimism that the involvement of border communities would significantly help officers of the service in defending the nation’s financial system from the actions of saboteurs.
”The profitable coordination and cooperation between our organisation and our esteemed companion businesses exemplify our shared dedication to sustaining a secure and wholesome surroundings for all residents.
”We stay resolute in our dedication to eradicating unlawful actions that pose a menace to our society”, the comptroller mentioned.
