The auction took place at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, drawing a significant number of residents and licensed petty traders. Officials noted that the fuel was sold at a subsidized rate to help alleviate the current energy pressures on the local population. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Federal Government to ensure that products meant for the Nigerian market are not illegally exported to neighboring countries for higher profits.
During the exercise, the Command reiterated its commitment to making Kebbi State a difficult terrain for economic saboteurs. The Area Controller warned that the service has deployed more intelligence-driven operations to track down those involved in the illicit trade of petroleum. The proceeds from the auction have been remitted into the federation account, as the Nigeria Customs Service continues to balance its enforcement roles with public service.
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The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned off 66,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit seized from smugglers in Kebbi State. The public auction follows intensified efforts by the Kebbi Area Command to curb the illegal diversion of petroleum products across the border. The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully auctioned a total of 66,500 litres...
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- The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned off 66,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit seized from smugglers in Kebbi State.
- The public auction follows intensified efforts by the Kebbi Area Command to curb the illegal diversion of petroleum products across the border.
- The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully auctioned a total of 66,500 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol.
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The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned off 66,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit seized from smugglers in Kebbi State. The public auction follows intensified efforts by the Kebbi Area Command to curb the illegal diversion of petroleum products across the border. The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully auctioned a total of 66,500 litres...
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March 27, 2026
