Hussein Ejibunu, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, has announced plans to auction 15,325 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to the public.
The initiative aims to alleviate transportation difficulties during the festive season.
In a recent address to journalists in Ikeja, as shared on the service’s official Facebook page, Ejibunu revealed that operatives in the Lagos-Ogun Axis had seized 613 jerrycans of PMS, with a duty-paid value of ₦27.5 million.
The decision to auction the confiscated fuel underscores the operation’s commitment to supporting public welfare while combating illegal activities in the petroleum sector.
Ejibunu emphasized that the proceeds from the auction will follow legal protocols, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Ejibunu added that the operation has been on since 27 May 2024 and has yielded positive results.
He stressed that the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged the operatives to continue sustaining the tempo until the activities of these economic saboteurs are stamped out of this country.
Ejibunu disclosed that, as directed by the CGC to auction the seized PMS, a court condemnation order and all legal processes have been finalised by the office of the legal adviser.
“On this note, the CGC has directed for auctions of the seized product to members of the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25 litres (N400 per litre). This will ease the transportation hardship during this festive period,” he concluded.
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