Customs seizes contraband worth ₦1.4bn in Ogun, generates ₦45m revenue in July

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Command, has intercepted contraband valued at ₦1,401,531,923.95 within 48 days in different parts of the state.

Comptroller Godwin Otunla, the Customs Area Controller, announced this on Thursday during a press briefing in Idiroko, Ogun State, noting that the feat was achieved through intelligence-driven operations, resilience, and the dedication of officers.

The seized items include 4,424 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 105 bags of cannabis sativa, 105 units of used tyres, 21 bales and three sacks of second-hand clothing, three vehicles—including a Rolls-Royce—and 6,400 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

“The seizures with a DPV of ₦1,401,531,923.95 represent a significant economic loss to the smugglers, but a huge gain to our national economy and security,” Otunla said.

He further disclosed that the command generated ₦45,054,191 in July, representing a 27.47 per cent increase compared to ₦35,327,852 recorded in the same month in 2024. According to him, the growth reflects enhanced compliance measures, stricter border monitoring, and stronger engagement with stakeholders.

Otunla revealed that the seized cannabis would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Idiroko Special Command, for further investigation and necessary action.

“The synergy with other security agencies is not only in compliance with government directives but also reinforces our collective determination to safeguard public health, ensure national security, and protect the future of our youths from the devastating effects of hard drugs,” he added.