661 Pump-Action Rifles Smuggling: Two wanted customs officers surrender
The two customs officers who were declared wanted in connection with the illegal smuggling of 661 pump-action rifles have surrendered to authorities.
Abdullahi I and Odiba Haruna Inah were said to have examined and cleared a 40-ft container laden with the ammunition at the Apapa port on Monday.
The men who reportedly fled after the weapons were uncovered by customs officials attached to the FOU, Zone A, Ikeja, turned themselves in on Wednesday.
“They have surrendered for arrest. They came today shortly after they were declared wanted. While one came in the morning, the other surrendered around 4pm. They have been taken into custody and are currently undergoing interrogation,” a source revealed to Punch.
The importer, clearing agent, and escort of the ammunition have also been arrested and undergoing interrogation.
