The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized smuggled goods with a total Duty Paid Value of N2.469 billion between August and September 2026, including a 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography P530.

The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, disclosed this during an operational briefing at the Command Headquarters, Idiroko.

Afeni said the seizures were recorded as part of the Command’s efforts to strengthen border security, suppress smuggling and facilitate legitimate trade across Ogun State.

Items intercepted during the period included 1,204 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 3,893 parcels of Cannabis Indica weighing 1.878 tonnes, 428 pneumatic tyres, 8,675 litres of Premium Motor Spirit in kegs, 24 bales of second-hand clothing, four sacks of used shoes and 500 litres of diesel in kegs.

He said the total DPV of the seizures was N2,469,153,523.68, describing the figure as a demonstration of the Command’s zero tolerance for smuggling and other illegal border activities.

Afeni identified the seizure of a 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography P530 as one of the highlights of the operation, putting its value at N417,011,982.

He also announced the handover of 3,893 parcels of cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Idiroko Special Command for further investigation.

According to him, the Command’s operations were supported by intelligence led enforcement and increased collaboration with sister security agencies.

He said the Command had strengthened operational cooperation with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, NDLEA and environmental management agencies to tackle cross border crimes.

Afeni added that the Command sustained engagement with traditional rulers, youth leaders and border community associations to build mutual trust and reduce hostility during enforcement operations.

On trade facilitation, the Acting Controller said the Command maintained its focus on legitimate trade despite economic challenges along the land borders.

He said officers deployed duty collection, baggage assessment and physical examination at designated border points while optimising import and export verification processes to facilitate compliant trade.

He added that strict regulatory oversight was maintained on sensitive goods, including Micra stone, CNG, white talc and crushed thermal cool.

Afeni said the Command’s activities also extended to corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, while its participation in the Inter Command Athletic Competitions in August and September 2026 strengthened physical fitness and camaraderie among security personnel.

He said the Command emerged champion in volleyball at the competitions.

The Acting Controller attributed the achievements to the dedication and resilience of officers and men, as well as the support of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management team.

He thanked host communities, traditional rulers and media partners for their cooperation and support, while warning perpetrators of smuggling and other illegal border activities that the Command would continue to intensify enforcement.

“Ogun I Command will continue to be a hostile zone for uncustomed goods and illicit trade,” Afeni said.