Nigeria: Customs Boss Accuses Elite of Aiding Smuggling

Owerri — The Area Controller of Customs, Federal Operation Units, Zone C' Owerri, Haruna Mmamadu, has accused the rich and educated members of the society of aiding smuggling of certain goods into the country.

He spoke while displaying goods seized within the past three months. He lamented that importers have continued to flout restriction order placed on certain products by the Comptroller General of Customs.

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