The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N65.66 billion in revenue between January and August 2026, representing a 13.88 per cent increase over the N57.66 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025.

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Wale Adewole, disclosed this at a press briefing held at the command’s operational headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Adewole said the revenue performance reflected the command’s sustained efforts to enhance revenue collection, facilitate legitimate trade, strengthen stakeholder engagement and improve compliance through effective strategies.

“I am pleased to inform you that between January and August 2026, the command generated a total revenue of N65,661,343,026.94,” he said.

The controller also disclosed that the command recorded seizures with a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N4.11 billion during the period under review.

The seizures included 2,012 50kg bags and 550 25kg bags of foreign parboiled rice, 2,440 wraps of Cannabis Sativa, 1,150 used tyres, 101 used compressors and 48 packs of Tramadol.

Others were 105 bales and 28 sacks of used clothing, 18 sacks of used shoes, 450 25-litre kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) totalling 5,000 litres, 33 three-litre bottles of foreign vegetable oil and 30 60kg bags of foreign sugar.

The command also seized 573 Nigeria Police Force crests, 92 yards of Nigeria Police Force camouflage uniform fabric, 17 used vehicles, 10 means of conveyance, 10 containers of Corrosive 8 Mercury, a jack knife, a pistol, six pistol magazines, one pump-action magazine and 60 detonating cords.

Adewole expressed particular concern over the interception of police crests and camouflage uniform fabric, warning that the unauthorised possession and movement of security uniforms could have serious security implications.

“Of particular concern was the interception of police crests and camouflage uniforms. The unauthorised possession and movement of security agency uniforms can create serious security concerns, particularly in view of the prevailing security challenges in the country,” he said.

He warned that the materials could be used by criminal elements to impersonate security personnel, gain unauthorised access to restricted locations or facilitate other criminal activities.

Adewole also raised concern over the seizure of Corrosive 8 Mercury, which he described as a hazardous substance capable of posing significant risks when improperly handled, stored or transported.

He said the uncontrolled movement of such materials could expose members of the public to risks of fire, explosion, injury and property damage, as well as possible loss of lives.

According to him, the seizures demonstrated the vigilance and professionalism of officers and men of the command, as well as the value of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.

He assured that the command would continue to strengthen revenue generation, facilitate legitimate trade and intensify efforts against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage.

At the briefing, Adewole handed over the seized Nigeria Police Force camouflage uniform fabric to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, DCP Isiaka Salaudeen.

He also handed over the intercepted Cannabis Sativa to the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Adamu Maiyaki Abdu, Officer in Charge of Operations and Training, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, who represented the state commander.