Crimes

EFCC intercepts 21 food-loaded trucks into neighbouring countries

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon.

The trucks were intercepted by the operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the EFCC in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and Bama roads in Borno State on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the food items cleverly concealed in the trucks would have gone undetected, but for the eagle-eyed vigilance of operatives of the commission.

Hardship: Customs begins seized foodstuffs’ sale to Nigerians

Oyewale added: “Further checks showed that the Waybills covering the goods carried by the trucks indicated their destinations as N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central Africa Republic, and Cameroon respectively.

“The arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous antics of smugglers across the country.”

The EFCC spokesman noted that the suspects arrested with the trucks were being profiled and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Bishop Odedeji: Jesus birth, most remarkable event in human history

The Anglican Bishop of the diocese of Lagos West The Rt. Rev James Olusola Odedeji…

1 hour ago

Christmas: Let’s be instruments of peace, Uba Sani urges Christians

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has felicitated Christians in the state, urging them and other…

9 hours ago

Zenith Bank, Int’l Breweries, NNPC, Others Shine at 2024 SERAS Awards

It was a night of glitz, glamour and celebration at the 18th edition of the…

22 hours ago

Tinubu felicitates Christians on Christmas, says Nigeria on path of restoration

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Christians on Christmas celebration in the country, saying the nation…

22 hours ago

Uba Sani inaugurates 12 road projects on Xmas Eve

Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated 12 asphaltic roads  within Kaduna metropolis on Tuesday, 10 months…

23 hours ago

Court sends oil magnate to prison for diverting $26m refinery fund

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has remanded the Founder and Chairman of Platform…

23 hours ago

This website uses cookies.