Sam Kaye
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, intercepted 21 truck-load with food and non-food items heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic and Cameroon.
Krestnews reports that the trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru
Ngala and Bama roads, Borno State.
A statement issued by the agency stated that investigation showed food items cleverly concealed in the trucks that would have gone undetected,
but for the eagle-eyed vigilance of operatives of the commission.
“Further checks showed
that the Waybills covering the goods carried by the trucks indicated their destinations as N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central Africa Republic and Cameroon respectively.
” The arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous antics of smugglers across the
country.
” Suspects arrested with the trucks are being profiled and would be charged to court as soon as
investigations are concluded.” said the release.