Customs Seizes Firearms, Illegal Drugs, and Other Contraband in Ogun
Customs Seizes Firearms, Illegal Drugs, and Other Contraband in Ogun
The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the interception of three single-barrel long guns along with four packets containing 25 cartridges each and an additional 100 cartridges. This revelation was made by Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu on Tuesday, as he presented the command’s achievements for the first quarter of 2025. He also mentioned the seizure of various quantities of cannabis sativa.
Shuaibu highlighted the ongoing effectiveness of the command’s anti-smuggling initiatives, which have significantly enhanced its seizure activities, resulting in a total of 161 operations. Among the contraband seized were 150 sacks of Indian hemp of different sizes, as well as 10 cartons of Amoxicillin capsules.
Additionally, the command confiscated 7,242 bags of foreign parboiled rice, four used vehicles, along with 20 bags each of imported sugar and flour powder, and 50 bags of POP cement. Other items included 22 vehicles serving as means of conveyance, 534 cannabis sativa in booklet sizes, 239 in bread sizes, 2,926 in coconut sizes, two sacks of cowries, 12 cartons of Ghana soap, 843 pieces of used pneumatic tyres, and 535 kegs of PMS—25 litres each.
These operations occurred across various locations, including Abeokuta, Ilaro, and Ipokia/Idiroko. Shuaibu reported that the total duty paid value (DPV) for all the seized goods amounted to N314,057,716.
In terms of revenue, the command generated N43,412,794 from import duties and auction sales of intercepted petroleum products during the review period. This figure represents an increase of N7,606,232 compared to the same period last year.
Emphasizing the importance of legitimate trade, Shuaibu reassured the business community of the command’s ongoing commitment to supporting their activities while cautioning against engaging in illicit trade that could damage their reputation and the economy. Throughout the quarter, the command processed 329.6 metric tonnes of export consignments with a Free on Board Value of N266,966,642.
Shuaibu reiterated the command’s dedication to combating smuggling and illegal activities that threaten the nation’s economic growth. He called on responsible citizens to provide valuable information to combat economic sabotage for the development of the country.
