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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the closure of all land borders linking Nigeria with the Niger Republic due to the recent coup d’etat in Niger.
The NCS’s Acting Controller General (CG), Mr Bashir Adewale made this known on Friday during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina.
According to him, the decision for the total blockage of the borders was to comply with the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) directive to suspend the movement of cargo until further notice.
He added that as part of measures to ensure 100 per cent compliance, they will sensitise the border communities.
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The Acting Controller General said the decision was taken in the interest of peace and stability between the two countries.
According to Adewale, he had visited the deputy governor of Katsina state regarding the issue of sensitisation.
NAN reports that on July 27, in a swift response to the military coup in the Niger Republic, the ECOWAS also enforced a no-flight zone over the country.
NAN also reports that some of the sanctions from ECOWAS are the suspension of trade, diplomacy and financial services to the country; a no-fly zone has also been declared over Niger and its military hierarchy.
