President Muhammadu Buhari has said the partial closure of Nigeria's border with Benin Republic was due to the massive smuggling activities, especially of rice, taking place on that corridor.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that the restriction at Seme followed the joint border security exercise ordered by the government and aimed at securing Nigeria's land and maritime borders.
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