Nigeria Customs Service intercepts a huge cache of pump action rifles concealed in 40ft container in Lagos. 49 boxes containing 661 pieces of Pump Action Rifles found inside the container seized in Lagos on Monday by the Nigerian Customs Service.
Customs FOU while on patrol intercepted a Mark truck wt reg. no. BUG 265 XG conveying a 40ft container (PONU/825914/3) along Apapa Rd, Lagos, The truck was taken to F.O.U. premises for examination & 49 boxes with 661 pieces of pump action rifles concealed with steel doors were revealed.
According to the customs boss, "Investigation has commenced & I've directed that dragnet should be wide enough to fish out all persons involved in this importation‘’ -CG Customs
Arrested suspects are: Oscan Okafor (an importer), Mahmud Haruna (a clearing agent), Sadique Mustapha (leading arms to its destination), also the CG Customs says the Customs officers involved in the clearance of the containers ARRESTED, already in custody of Comptroller Mahmud Haruna of FOU Zone “A’’.
Customs FOU while on patrol intercepted a Mark truck wt reg. no. BUG 265 XG conveying a 40ft container (PONU/825914/3) along Apapa Rd, Lagos, The truck was taken to F.O.U. premises for examination & 49 boxes with 661 pieces of pump action rifles concealed with steel doors were revealed.
According to the customs boss, "Investigation has commenced & I've directed that dragnet should be wide enough to fish out all persons involved in this importation‘’ -CG Customs
Arrested suspects are: Oscan Okafor (an importer), Mahmud Haruna (a clearing agent), Sadique Mustapha (leading arms to its destination), also the CG Customs says the Customs officers involved in the clearance of the containers ARRESTED, already in custody of Comptroller Mahmud Haruna of FOU Zone “A’’.
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