Kano, May 15, 2024 – The Kano Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N40.8 billion revenue between January and April 2024.
The Area Comptroller, Mr Dauda Chana, disclosed this to journalists in Kano on Wednesday.
Chana said that about 10.6 billion revenue was generated in April alone.
He attributed the increased revenue to the security measures put in place to ensure higher revenue generation.
The comptroller said already, the area command had introduced more stringent security measures to prevent all forms of smuggling in the area.
“Well trained armed personnel have been posted to strategic locations to deal decisively with all those involved in illegal smuggling of materials into our area of supervision.
“We are battle ready to end smuggling through our various strategies to pave the way for arrest and prosecution of those involved in illegal businesses,” he said.
Chana appealed to traditional rulers and stakeholders, especially those around the border areas, for support to sensitize residents on the negative effects of smuggling on the nation’s economy.
“We have also reached out to youths in these border communities, to assist our field officers with the required intelligence that will assist in curbing all forms of smuggling activities.
“The command’s area of coverage is a no-go area for smugglers, as competent officers have been stationed at identified illegal smuggling routes to ensure arrests and prosecution of offenders,’’ Chana said.
He also solicited the support of stakeholders in mobilizing residents to shun smuggling and embrace export of local goods.
The Kano area command covers Kano and Jigawa.
