The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 661 pieces of pump-action rifles from China, concealed with steel doors and other merchandise goods, which was cleared at Lagos port.
Briefing newsmen on Monday in Lagos, The Comptroller-general of Customs, Retired Col. Hameed Alli, said the Federal Operations Unit, intercepted a Mark truck with registration number BUG 265 XG conveying a 40ft container with the number; PONU/825914/3 along Mile 2 Apapa Road, Lagos while on routine patrol.
The comptroller-general further stated that the truck was immediately taken to F.O.U. premises for physical examination and 49 boxes containing 661 pieces of pump action rifles concealed with steel doors were discovered.
Pictured are the suspects; Mr Oscan Okafor (an importer), Mr Mahmud Haruna (a clearing agent), Mr Sadique Mustapha (accompanying the consignment to its destination).
