Kebbi Customs Intercepts 371 Packs Of Cannabis, 98 Packs Of Diazepam 

As part of its efforts to sanitise the use of drugs, the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, has again seized 371 parcels of Cannabis sativa, also known as Indian hemp and 98 packs of diazepam.
The seizure which was made within the last 10 days by the command also includes 10 sacks of snuff, 1,080 pieces of donkey skin, 37 bags of foreign rice, 16 bales of second-hand clothing, 300 litres of Petroleum Motor Spirits and Toyota Corolla car as means of conveyance.
The Customs commander in Kebbi, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, while handing over the seized drugs to the state commandant of the National Drug Laww Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Usman Suleiman, put the value of the drugs seized at ninety four million, eight hundred and fifty four thousand, four hundred and nine naira only.
According to him, “Recall that ten days ago, precisely on 14th August 2023, during our last press briefing, we made a vow that henceforth, there would be no breathing space for smugglers in Kebbi command, especially those who smuggle drugs and other items injurious to our health and the nation’s economy.
“To this end, we directed our officers to intensify surveillance in all the nooks and crannies of the State, having had a credible intelligence on their impending activities.
“The duty paid value of the seized items is one hundred and sixty four million, eight hundred and fifteen thousand, six hundred and twenty nine naira”
He commiserated with the families of two of his personnel who lost their lives along Bunza-Koko-Dakingari road, last Thursday.
“This sad incident, although regrettable will not deter us or dampen the morale of officers and men of the command.
“We shall continue to double our effort and synergy with all the relevant agencies in order to stem the menace of drugs smuggling in the state”, he said.