Customs Intercept 1,436 Foreign-used (Tokunbo) Tyres, Explains Their Dangers

Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercept 1,436 foreign-used (Tokunbo) tyres, explains their dangers.

Customs Service says tyres are safe for use for only four years from the date of manufacturing.

Notes that “any usage beyond (after four years) poses a significant risk to motorists” and other road users.

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its offensive operations against the importation of foreign-used pneumatic tyres, popularly known as Tokunbo tyres, which it said are not only expired but also poses a significant risk to motorists and other road users.

The Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this known during a press briefing in Abeokuta on Friday, where he announced the seizures of used pneumatic tyres, illicit drugs and other items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N241,977,943.00.

“Between September 18 and September 30, 2023, the officers of the Ogun 1 Area Command seized 1,436 used Pneumatic tyres, 53 sacks and 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, weighing a total of 1,179 kilograms.

“Additionally, they apprehended 3,149 bags of foreign parboiled rice, each weighing 50 kilograms, alongside 32 vehicles used for conveyance, among other items.”

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Speaking on the dangers of Tokunbo tyres, he said :

“We gather here today to address a pressing concern – the importation of foreign-used Pneumatic Tyres, more commonly known as Tokunbo tyres.

“These are ring-shaped protective coverings made of rubber and filled with compressed air, typically used in foreign countries.

“Regrettably, they are deemed unsuitable for our highways. A significant number of these tyres have exceeded their recommended lifespan from their manufacturing date.

“According to safety experts, good-quality pneumatic tyres are safe for use for only four years from the date of manufacturing. Any usage beyond this duration poses a significant risk to motorists and jeopardizes their lives.”

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