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NCS, EFCC Work Together to Curb Smuggling, Illicit Financial Flows
By prince Benson Davies
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized currencies worth ₦30.9 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The seized currencies include $20,000 and 110,000 West African CFA Francs.
According to Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the Controller of FOU Zone A, the currencies were seized on July 13, 2025, during a routine surveillance operation along the Seme border. The seizure was made possible by the dedication of the unit’s officers, who intercepted a suspected smuggled vehicle.
The handover ceremony highlights the strong collaboration between the NCS and EFCC in combating illicit financial flows and smuggling. The EFCC has assured that it will conduct a thorough investigation to identify the individuals involved and determine the appropriate legal action.
Comptroller Shuaibu emphasized the importance of stakeholder education and urged the public to leverage the NCS’s sensitization campaigns to safeguard their hard-earned income. The NCS remains committed to eradicating smuggling and protecting the Nigerian economy.
