The Ogun I Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced new seizures of ₦1.4 billion in just one month, reaffirming their unwavering stance against smuggling.
Addressing the press on Thursday, Comptroller Godwin Otunla promised that under his leadership, the Command would never succumb to economic saboteurs bent on damaging Nigeria’s economy and security.
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According to him, the latest interceptions include: 4,424 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, 50 sacks and 1,936 parcels of cannabis sativa (coconut-sized), 105 used pneumatic tyres, 21 bales and 3 sacks of second-hand clothing, 3 foreign used vehicles (including a Rolls-Royce valued at ₦1 billion) and 6,400 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
On revenue, Comptroller Otunla disclosed that the Command collected ₦45,054,191 in July 2025, representing a 27.47% rise from ₦35,327,852 in July 2024.
He attributed the increase to stricter compliance, improved border operations, and stronger stakeholder engagement.
The seized cannabis was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Receiving the items, Idiroko Special Area Commander, Ekundayo Williams, commended the sustained partnership between both agencies.
Comptroller Otunla showcased the seized items and sensitised the public on the dangers of smuggling.
