Customs ‘Operation Whirlwind’ clamps down on petrol smugglers in Kwara
News Customs ‘Operation Whirlwind’ clamps down on petrol smugglers in Kwara Published on April 15, 2026 By Abdulrazaq Adebayo googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); National Co-ordinator of ‘Operation Whirlwind’ Nigeria Customs Service, Aliyu Abubakar, has strongly warned individuals involved in nefarious activities of illegal smuggling of petroleum products that the era of impunity has come to an end. Abubakar, stated this while addressing journalists on the seizure of 43,750 litres of petrol valued at N43.7m intercepted by the Operation Whirlwind’ Team of the Niger/Kwara axis, at the Customs command headquarters, in Ilorin Kwara State on Wednesday. He disclosed that the seizures were carried out across several strategic flash points including Kaiama, Shiya, Kenu, Boriya, Luma, Bokuru-Baruten, Ilesha-Baruba, Taberu and Salla-Gwanara of Kwara axis. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); ‘Operation Whirlwind’ is resolute, pro-active and firmly driven by intelligence in its operations, we will continue to identify, pursue, intercept and dismantle smuggling networks wherever they may exist,” he declared. Abubakar, appealed to the general public, particularly those residing in border communities, to sustain their cooperation with security agencies by providing credible and real time information. He asserted that the fight against smuggling is a collective responsibility and the public support remains indispensable in protecting the nation’s economic stability. The coordinator said transparency and accountability remain at the core of the team’s operational framework. He reassured the public that ‘Operation Whirlwind’ will continue to enhance its surveillance capabilities, strengthen intelligence gathering and intensify enforcement actions across all operational fronts. Abubakar, acknowledged the pivotal role of the office of the National Security Advisor in providing strategic intelligence direction and comprehensive policy support under the leadership of Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and for his unwavering commitment to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. Don't Miss NDDC must deliver tangible benefits as directed by NASS – Senator Ekpenyong You may like Customs seizes N98m worth of contraband in Adamawa, Taraba crackdown New NSCDC commandant vows to tackle insurgency in Kwara New commandant takes over at Kwara NSCDC Customs intensifies excise drive, targets N400bn revenue for 2026 Kwara: Drug smuggling foiled at Ilorin custodial centre Saraki condemns killing of forest guards in Kwara community