The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has impounded 21 trucks suspected to be smuggling food and non-food items out of the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said the
trucks were heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic
and Cameroon
The agency said the trucks were intercepted in a sting
operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and Bama roads in
Borno state.
“Investigation showed food items cleverly concealed in the trucks
that would have gone undetected but for the eagle-eyed vigilance of operatives
of the Commission,” the statement reads.
“Further checks
showed that the Waybills covering the goods carried by 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.
“Suspects arrested with the trucks are being profiled and
will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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