The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday said it generated N40.8 billion in revenue between January and April 2024.
Mr. Dauda Chana, the Area Comptroller made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano.
NAN reports that the Kano area command covers Kano and Jigawa.
He said that about 10.6 billion was collected as revenue in April alone.
Chana said there was a significant increase in the revenue generation profile of the command compared to the same period in 2023, when N12.3 billion was realized within the same period.
The area comptroller attributed the increase to the command’s security measures put in place to ensure revenue generation.
As the comptroller said already, the area command has introduced more stringent security measures to prevent all forms of smuggling in the area.
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“Well-trained armed personnel have been posted to strategic locations to deal decisively with all those involved in the 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 the 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 the export of local goods.