By Olawale Olayinka, Abeokuta
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has generated N259.3 million in revenue and seized smuggled goods worth N4.63 billion between April and June 2026.
Speaking during a press briefing in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, said the command collected N259.3 million in revenue from April 1 to June 23, 2026.
Afeni attributed the increase in revenue to the dedication of Customs officers and improved compliance with import and export regulations by traders, importers and clearing agents.
He also disclosed that the command recorded 146 seizures during the period as part of its anti-smuggling operations.
According to him, the seized items included foreign parboiled rice, cannabis, footwear, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), used tyres and other prohibited goods.
The Customs boss said the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items was N4.63 billion.
As part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, Afeni handed over 6,981 parcels of cannabis indica and 62 sacks of raw marijuana weighing 3,236 kilograms to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Receiving the seized drugs,Area Commander of NDLEA Idiroko Special Area Command, Mr Ekundayo Williams, an NDLEA representative commended the Ogun I Area Command for its commitment to the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
He said the agency had continued to pursue cases handed over by Customs and revealed that an additional suspect had been arrested in connection with a previous case transferred to the NDLEA.
The official stressed that drug trafficking was not only an NDLEA problem but a global challenge that required the cooperation of all security agencies and members of the public.
He noted that the upcoming International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking highlights the need for stronger collaboration among security agencies to prevent cross-border crimes.
“There is no hiding place for drug traffickers. If one agency does not get them, another security agency will,” he said.
Also speaking, the Chief Regulatory Officer and Port Head of NAFDAC, Idiroko,ADA Daniel Adangha, praised the Customs command for the successful operation and the strong partnership among security agencies.
He described drug traffickers and sellers of fake medicines as dangerous criminals whose activities pose serious threats to public health and safety.
According to her, fake drugs not only defraud people but can also lead to loss of lives.
Adangha called on citizens to support security agencies by reporting suspicious activities, stressing that the fight against smuggling, fake drugs and other illegal activities requires the collective effort of both government agencies and the public.
He expressed hope that the existing collaboration among Customs, NDLEA, NAFDAC, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police would continue to strengthen border security and curb trans-border crime.
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