The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has recorded major successes in its anti-smuggling operations, with seizures valued at over ₦2 billion.
The Customs acting Area Controller, Ogun I Command, olukayode afeni disclosed this during his maiden press briefing in Idiroko, Ogun State, following his assumption of duty on December 4, 2025.
He said the command has intensified surveillance, intelligence gathering, and collaboration with sister security agencies to block illegal activities at the borders and within the state.
According to him, on December 12, 2025, Customs officers intercepted an Iveco truck carrying 4,998 cartons of Doga brand spaghetti and 419 cartons of Oba brand spaghetti illegally imported from Turkey. The following day, another DAF truck conveying 2,200 kegs of 25-litre vegetable oil of Indonesian origin was also intercepted.
He noted that the food items are prohibited for importation into Nigeria and pose serious health risks to consumers. The Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized food items was put at ₦291.26 million, while the trucks used for conveyance were valued at about ₦222 million.
Other seizures recorded by the command include crystal meth, heroin, large quantities of cannabis sativa, 6,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 4,738 bags of foreign parboiled rice, foreign-used vehicles, used tyres, and other means of conveyance.
The Customs boss stated that the total DPV of all seizures stands at ₦2,006,008,898, describing it as a clear sign of the command’s zero-tolerance stance against smuggling and economic sabotage.
He expressed concern over the seizure of hard drugs, noting their negative effects on youths, public health, and national security. He added that the seized cannabis sativa would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Idiroko Command, for further action.
On revenue generation, the controller revealed that the command has generated ₦27.29 million as of December 16, 2025, through the cooperation of compliant traders and the dedication of officers.
He appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his support and leadership, while also commending officers of the command, sister agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and the media.
The Customs Area Controller warned smugglers to stay away from Ogun State, assuring that the Ogun I Command will remain firm, professional, and committed to protecting Nigeria’s economy and security.
