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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the seizure of 15,325 litres of petrol to be auctioned off at ₦400 per litre.
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Hussein Ejibunu, said the petrol, when auctioned, will ease transportation hardship during the festive season.
Ejibunu announced this during a press briefing held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
He highlighted the recent seizure of 613 Jerrycans of petrol with a Duty Paid Value of N27,565,000 by operatives in the Lagos-Ogun axis.
The Coordinator disclosed that, as directed by the CGC to auction the seized PMS, a court condemnation order and all legal processes have been finalised by the office of the Legal Adviser.
“On this note, the CGC has directed Auctions of the seized product to members of the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25 litres. This will ease the transportation hardship during this festive period,” he concluded.