Customs Attribute Fuel Smuggling in Borno to Insecurity

 

The Nigeria Customs Service has linked the rise in fuel smuggling in Borno State to ongoing insecurity in the region. 

Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi stated that the instability has created opportunities for smugglers to exploit the situation, particularly as the price of petrol in neighboring countries is significantly higher than in Nigeria. 

Recent reports indicate that smuggling activities have surged, with significant quantities of petrol being diverted across borders. 

The Customs Service is collaborating with national security agencies to combat this issue, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to curb illegal fuel trade and protect local markets.