EFCC impounds 21 trucks of food heading to Chad, other neighbouring countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has impounded 21 trucks with food and non-food items destined for N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon.
In a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC said that the Maiduguri zonal command intercepted the trucks at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and Bama roads, Borno State.
According to the anti-graft agency, the food items were “cleverly concealed” in the trucks.
The statement partly read, “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.
“Further checks showed that the Waybills covering the goods carried by trucks indicated their destinations as N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central Africa Republic and Cameroon, respectively.
“The arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous antics of smugglers across the country.
“Suspects arrested with the trucks are being profiled and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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