- Officials say only shipments supported by proper documentation from authorised ports will be allowed
- The latest measure comes amid rising tensions in the region following the reported coup attempt
- The Nigerian Air Force has, however, countered the allegation
Authorities in the Republic have introduced fresh restrictions on goods coming from Nigeria, insisting on tighter scrutiny at all border points.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the directive, issued by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo of the Customs Formalities Corporation, surfaced after security analyst Brant Grant published the internal circular on X.
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The new rule mandates that all consignments—especially those tagged as “miscellaneous goods”—must be offloaded and inspected at designated entry offices before being cleared for onward movement.
Officials say only shipments supported by proper documentation from authorised ports will be allowed to proceed to their final destinations, stressing that anything short of that will face delays or outright stoppage.
Colonel Siddo, in the statement, urged officers to apply the new order strictly and immediately, asking them to document any challenges encountered during enforcement.
The latest measure comes amid rising tensions in the region following the reported coup attempt in neighbouring Benin Republic over the weekend.
It also aligns with claims by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) alleging that 11 Nigerian military personnel were arrested in Burkina Faso for supposedly breaching its airspace.
The Nigerian Air Force has, however, countered the allegation, explaining that the aircraft involved had suffered a technical fault, forcing an emergency landing, not an unauthorised entry.
The development further highlights the fragile security atmosphere across West Africa as border countries continue to adjust their internal protocols.
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