Navy intercepts eight smugglers, seizes 608 bags of rice in Akwa Ibom
The Commanding Officer, FOB, Captain Peter Yilme disclosed this to Newsmen in Ibaka on Wednesday while handing over the suspects and the seized items to Superintendent of Nigeria Customs Service , Wasiu Adebowale.
Receiving the suspects and items, SC Adebowale said, “I, Wasiu Adebowale have taken over 608 bags of 50kg of rice, 8 suspects and 3 boats”. Okon who said it was his first time explained that he decided to venture into the trade because he needed money to bury his late mother. Joseph Etim who also said it was his first time of smuggling rice stated that lack of job led him into the business.
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