The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1Area Command, Idiroko, says it seized
has recorded a major boost in internally generated revenue (IGR) alongside the seizure of illegal and prohibited goods valued at ₦1.35 billion, following intensified anti-smuggling operations at the border

This was disclosed yesterday during a press conference held at the command headquarters in the Acting Comptroller Olukayode Afeni
disclosing that the command generated ₦285,652,469 within the period under review, surpassing the ₦259,265,495 collected during the same period in 2025.

“The revenue increase recorded by the command is a direct result of enhanced baggage assessment, auction sales of seized petroleum products, and strict enforcement of Customs fiscal policies,” he said.

He added that the command’s renewed focus on intelligence-driven operations had also resulted in massive seizures of smuggled goods, including 5,455 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) totalling 13,625 litres, 1,204 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 2,539 jerrycans of smuggled vegetable oil, 4,325 cartons of foreign spaghetti, and 2,547 parcels of cannabis sativa of various sizes.

Other intercepted items, according to him, included second-hand clothing and footwear, imported sugar, used tyres, pharmaceutical products, perfume oil, two used vehicles, four live pangolins, and two antique artefacts believed to date back to the 19th century.

“These seizures send a strong message to economic saboteurs that this command will continue to make the operating environment extremely hostile for smugglers,” the Comptroller stated.

He emphasized that the seized cannabis consignments had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Idiroko Special Command, while the live pangolins were transferred to wildlife conservation authorities.

The intercepted artefacts, he noted that were officially transferred to the National Museum in Abeokuta after expert appraisal.

Ayeni explained that the anti-smuggling drive aligns with the economic protection and border security mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in safeguarding local industries and public health.

“With the full support of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, we will continue to deploy high-level intelligence and strategic monitoring to remain ahead of smugglers and their sponsors,” he said.

While speaking on trade facilitation, Ayeni revealed that the command recorded a notable improvement in export activities, facilitating the movement of 95 metric tonnes of goods valued at ₦305,749,064 free-on-board, compared to zero exports recorded during the same period in 2025.

He commended traditional rulers, host communities, sister security agencies, and the media for their cooperation, assuring that the command would sustain strict enforcement and collaborative efforts to boost revenue, protect the economy, and secure the nation’s borders