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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted precious metals worth ₦116.28 million, allegedly smuggled into the country, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, reinforcing efforts to secure borders and facilitate legitimate trade. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu, handed over 22.80kg of suspected silver bars and a …

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed Border Patrol Commanders nationwide to intensify efforts in securing Nigeria’s borders and maritime corridors. Speaking on Friday at a conference with the commanders at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Egbetokun described them as the nation’s first line of defence against external threats and urged proactive measures to prevent cross-border …

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