Nigerian Customs Seizes Explosives Hidden In Qurans At Benin Border

<blockquote><b>The Nigeria Customs Service has reported that operatives from the Seme Area Command, located at the Nigeria-Benin border, intercepted a shipment of suspected explosive materials, including corrosive mercury, hidden within five cartons of the Quran.<br><br>Speaking at the Seme Command headquarters on Wednesday, Customs Area Controller, Ben Oramalugo confirmed the seizure and announced the arrest of a suspect linked to the illegal consignment.</b><br><br>According to Oramalugo, the materials were being transported in a red Toyota Avensis with the registration number GGE 66 JN. The vehicle was intercepted during routine checks along the BadagryLagos Expressway.<br><br><b>In addition to the suspected explosives, the Command also intercepted various foreign currencies during the month of April, amounting to the equivalent of N8.9 million after conversion, Oramalugo told journalists.<br><br>He revealed that the significant bust occurred on the night of March 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., describing it as a major breakthrough in the Commands ongoing crackdown on the smuggling of hazardous and prohibited materials.</b><br><br><b>He said that investigations into the origin and intended destination of the explosive materials were underway.</b><br><br>Oramalugo said the arrested suspect had been taken into custody for questioning.<br><br>Meanwhile, the discovery has raised serious concerns about the lengths to which smugglers are going to evade detection with suspicion of the possibility of a broader smuggling or criminal network.<br><br>Hence, the Customs urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities that may aid in the fight against the smuggling of dangerous goods across the nations borders.</blockquote><br><a rel=ugc href="https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/14/nigeria-customs-seize-explosives-hidden-quran-cartons-benin-border">https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/14/nigeria-customs-seize-explosives-hidden-quran-cartons-benin-border</a>
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