Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, impounded 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards Nโdjamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic and Cameroon.
The trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and Bama roads, Borno State.
According to EFFCโs spokesman, Dele Oyewale, investigation showed food items cleverly concealed in the trucks that would have gone undetected but for the eagle-eyed vigilance of operatives of the Commission.
โFurther checks showed that the Waybills covering the goods carried by trucks indicated their destinations as Nโdjamena, Chad Republic, Central Africa Republic and Cameroon respectively.
โThe arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous antics of smugglers across the country.
โSuspects arrested with the trucks are being profiled and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,โ he said.
