Customs impounds 59 bullet-proof SUVs from Ikoyi, Festac

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, says it has seized a total of 59 bullet-proof Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in Lagos.

Four of the vehicles whose owner remains a mystery, were seized from a compound in Ikoyi area of the state, while others were from a parking lot in Festac.

The Customs Area Controller, Mohammed Garba stated that the seizures were based on intelligence reports and that nobody has come forward to claim the cars.

He further explained, that the service would fully seize the vehicles through the court if the owners do not show up within a month..

He said, “Our operatives trailed and evacuated 59 assorted vehicles from car marts in Ikoyi among of which over 40 are 2017 models ranging from Toyota Prado Jeeps, Lexus Jeeps, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Camry, Coaster Bus, Toyota Hiace Bus among others currently under detention awaiting relevant customs document from the dealers within a grace of one month”.

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He continued, that “Some are even bullet-proof which require End User Certificates from the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA.

“We removed these (Bullet Proof) vehicles from a hidden house in Ikoyi while others were gotten from a car park in FESTAC.

“Investigation will reveal further those behind the clearance of these vehicles and (they) must face the full wrath of the law.”

According to the Customs boss, the Duty Paid Value of the vehicles which were impounded between October 1 and 31 is N1.1 billion.

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