Acting Comptroller Ibrahim Records N3.15 Billion Seizures in 15 Days

In just 15 days of assuming leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, Acting Comptroller Abdulhamid Ibrahim has led the Command to a remarkable achievement: 43 seizures valued at N3.15 billion in Duty Paid Value (DPV).

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Speaking at his maiden press briefing, Ibrahim reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating smuggling, safeguarding public health, and securing Nigeria’s borders. He emphasized that the successes were driven by intensified surveillance, intelligence-led operations, and collaboration with sister security agencies and border communities.

According to him, major seizures recorded were in
October 2, 2026 where three heavy-duty trucks laden with over 15,000 cartons of foreign pasta and condensed milk were intercepted.

On October 4, 2026: A Dangote truck was seized along Afamin-Dangote-Itori axis, concealing 100 bags of foreign parboiled rice beneath stones. Also on October 11, 2026, a 10-tyre truck was intercepted with 321 military camouflage face caps and 27,831 assorted unregistered pharmaceutical products, including codeine-based syrups.

Other confiscated items include 4,013 parcels of Cannabis Sativa and one wrap of Canadian Loud, 950 litres of PMS, 660 bags of foreign rice (50kg each), 106 bales of second-hand clothing, 5 trucks, and 13 exotic foreign-used vehicles (Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Lexus LX 600, Lexus ES 350, Toyota Camry, Toyota Avensis Verso, Peugeot 406, Ford Galaxy, Nissan Almera).

Ibrahim described the seizures as vital to protecting citizens, defending national security, and ensuring legitimate businesses thrive. He warned smugglers to desist, stressing:

“Ogun I Area Command under my watch will not tolerate economic sabotage. We remain committed to enforcing compliance with trade laws and regulations.”

The Controller formally handed over seized cannabis to the NDLEA Idiroko Special Command, whose Commander, Akande Olasunbo Oluwafemi, commended Customs for disrupting illicit drug supply chains and warned of the dangers of codeine abuse among youths.

Ibrahim attributed the operational successes to the strategic leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and praised the resilience of officers, sister agencies, traditional institutions, and border communities.

He concluded with a stern warning that smugglers and their collaborators should steer clear of Ogun I Area Command. We remain committed to protecting Nigeria’s economic and security interests with professionalism, integrity, and courage.