Nigeria Customs Service Acquires State-of-the-art Cessna Grand Caravan
Nigeria Customs Service Acquires State-of-the-art Cessna Grand Caravan
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acquired a cutting-edge Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft to enhance its air surveillance capabilities and strengthen border security.
INCNews247 reports that the Cessna Grand Caravan, registered as 5N-BAA, boasts rugged versatility, short-field take-off and landing capabilities, and operates effectively in remote airstrips and low-visibility conditions.
Its modern Garmin G1000 Avionics cockpit system enables operations under day, night, and low-visibility conditions.
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Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, described the aircraft as a “game-changer” for the NCS Airwing. “Its ability to carry 10 officers, coupled with its six-hour aerial endurance, will significantly enhance our capacity for air surveillance and border patrol.”
The Cessna Grand Caravan’s key features include rugged versatility, modern avionics, and low operational costs.
Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, Aircraft Operations Coordinator and Managing Director of Nigeria Customs Technical and Hangar Services Ltd, praised the acquisition as a milestone for the NCS aviation unit.
“With this aircraft, the Nigeria Customs Service is poised to revitalize its air border patrol activities, securing our borders more effectively and improving revenue generation for both the Service and the nation,” Capt. Mbaya remarked.