Container-Load Of Arms Found In Lagos Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted 440 pieces of riffles at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. About three months ago, the Federal Operations Unit of the service had intercepted 660 pieces of pump action rifles at Apapa port also in Lagos. Displaying the guns to newsmen on Tuesday at the Tin-Can Island Command of Customs, Mr Monday Abueh, the Zonal Coordinator of Zone A’ , also an Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, said the imports originated from Turkey. The guns were concealed in a 20-ft container no PONU210024 (1) 22G1 carrying POP powder used for design of houses.

Breaking News: Customs DG, Hameed Ali Storms National Assembly in Mufti

Col. Hameed Ali (retd.)

Following the summons by the Senate for him to appear before it, the DG of Nigeria Customs Service has stormed the National Assembly but in an unexpected way.

I Regret My Inability to Answer the Senate's Invitation - Customs Boss

Comptroller General of Nigerian Custom Service, Col. Hameed Ali

All is set for the Comptroller General of Nigerian Custom Service, Col. Hameed Ali to appear before the Senate in uniform today.

I won’t appear before you on Wednesday, Customs boss writes Senate

Col. Hameed Ali

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.), has told the Senate that he would not appear before the lawmakers on Wednesday as it coincided with the routine management of the NCS. The Customs boss asked the upper chamber of the National Assembly fix another date for his appearance.