The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Mohammed International Airport
Command (MMIA), have intercepted and seized two Civil Models 412 EP of
Bell Helicopters and 23 packages containing various accessories, with
duty paid value of N9,757,135,240.86.
Presenting the seized Helicopters and its accessories to the Nigerian
Airforce, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali
(Rtd), represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in-charge of
Enforcement, Inspection and Investigation yesterday, DCG Dan Ugo
commended the Officers and Men of MMIA for this great feat in the
history of Customs.
He calls for a holistic collaboration among all security agencies in
order to sustain the tempo while performing our statutory
responsibilities and ensuring National interest is put first before
individuals.
Earlier, the MMIA Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Francis Allanah
while welcoming the dignitaries to the official handing over, said the
Helicopters were seized for contravening Customs laws.
While receiving the items on behalf of the Chief of Air Staff, Air
Marshal Sadique Abubarka, Air Commodore Hyacinth Eze appreciated the
Service for their collaboration towards protecting our airways. He said
that the Helicopters when added to their fleets, will further enhance
their operations in the fight against insurgency.
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