By Hadiza Galadima
Comptroller Isah Aliyu of the Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has announced a dual-focus strategy to enhance border operations.
facilitating legal trade while crushing smuggling. The Command’s New Directives focused on prioritizing legitimate cross-border business to hit revenue targets.
Furthermore he mentioned zero tolerance for smugglers where illicit trade is viewed as a direct threat to the national economy.
He spoke on Inter-Agency Synergy partnering with the Nigerian Army and other security forces to block the movement of illegal weapons and prohibited items.
Strategic Surveillance on Increased patrols to ensure all trans borders activities remain within the law was also highlighted by him.
“We will encourage legitimate business and squarely combat smuggling to the maximum. — Comptroller Isah Aliyu
