The Nigeria Customs Service has officially handed over a cache of intercepted weapons and ammunition to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
The transfer followed the seizure of the arms at a port of entry during a routine inspection. Customs officers flagged the consignment after detecting irregularities in the shipment documentation.According to Customs, the move is part of inter-agency collaboration to tackle the proliferation of illegal weapons.
The service said it has no mandate to investigate or prosecute firearms cases, hence the need to pass them to the appropriate agency.Receiving the items, NDLEA officials confirmed they will commence further investigation to trace the source and intended destination of the arms.
They added that the weapons will be processed in line with the law.Both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to working together to curb smuggling and strengthen national security. They also urged the public to provide useful information that can help security agencies intercept illegal shipments.
