The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Oyo/Osun Area Command, has recorded seizures with a Duty Paid Value, DPV of over ₦2.53 billion while generating ₦14.7 billion in revenue within the review period.
Speaking at a press briefing in Ibadan, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Wale Adewole, said the Command intensified anti-smuggling operations and surveillance across its areas of responsibility, leading to significant interceptions of prohibited items.
Adewole disclosed that the seizures, made in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, included 1,603 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 123 bales and 18 sacks of used clothing, 88 sacks of used shoes, and 1,351 pieces of used tyres.
Other items intercepted include 206 used compressors, 1,144 wraps of cannabis sativa and other hard drugs, 29 bottles of vegetable oil, as well as 3,300 packs and 2,140 sachets of tramadol.
The Command also seized 692 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) equivalent to 17,300 litres, 2,270 packs of foreign textiles, 20 bags of sugar, and several vehicles including a Lexus jeep, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Hiace bus, DAF truck, and other means of conveyance.
According to him, the total DPV of the seized items stands at ₦2,531,091,846, underscoring the Command’s commitment to combating smuggling and protecting the nation’s economy.
On revenue generation, Adewole revealed that the Command realised ₦14,745,741,806.05 during the period under review, representing a 46.22 per cent increase compared to the ₦10.1 billion generated in the corresponding period of 2025.
He attributed the performance to efforts aimed at blocking revenue leakages, enforcing compliance, and facilitating legitimate trade.
The Customs boss warned smugglers and economic saboteurs to desist from illegal activities, stressing that the Command would sustain its enforcement drive.
He also called on members of the public to support the Service with credible information, noting that compliance with import and export regulations remains the best way to avoid sanctions.
Adewole commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his support and strategic leadership, while also appreciating traditional rulers and stakeholders for their cooperation in promoting lawful trade.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and integrity in the discharge of its duties.
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