Oyo/Osun Customs Command Intercepts N2.5bn Worth of Contraband
DC W.M Adewole AND OTHER OFFICERS WITH SOME OF THE SEIZED GOODS
• Collects N13bn revenue
By Francis Ugwoke
The Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said it has intercepted contraband worth N2.5bn.
Although the period within which the goods were seized was not stated, the Command disclosed that the seizures were made at different locations across Oyo and Osun States through credible intelligence and coordinated patrol operations.
The Acting Controller W.M Adewole according to a press statement also disclosed that the Command recorded a revenue generation of N14.7bn.
He said, “ This achievement reflects our commitment to blocking revenue leakages, ensuring compliance with extant laws, and facilitating legitimate trade.
“ This achievement when compared to same period last year 2025 where the Command generated the sum of ₦10.1Billion to this year ₦14.7Billion, the Command was able to make a percentage increase of 46.22%”.
4. In accordance with our statutory mandate, the Command recorded the following seizures:
S/N ITEM QUANTITY
1. Foreign Parboiled Rice (50kg Each) 1,603 Bags
2. Used Clothings 123 Bales
18 Sacks
3. Used Shoes 88 Sacks
4. Used Tyres 1,351 Pieces
5. Used Compressors 206 Pieces
6. Indian Hemp 1,144 Wraps of Cannabis Sativa
4 Colorado
1 Canadian Loud
1 Ace
7. Vegetable Oil 29 Plastic Bottles
8. Tramadol (250mg) 3,300 Packs
2,140 Sachets
9. Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) 692 Kegs (17,300 Liters)
10. Foreign New Textiles 2,270 Packs
11. Sugar 20 bags
12. Used Cars (Tokunbo) 1 Lexus Jeep
1 Toyota Corolla
1 Toyota Hiance Bus
1 DAF Head Truck
1 Toyota Avensis
1 Chevrolet
11. Means of Conveyance 1 Toyota Highlander Jeep
1 Mazda 626
1 Toyota Condom
1 Mitsibushi Canter
TOTAL DUTY PAID VALUE ₦2,531,091,846.00K
He warned, “ smugglers and economic saboteurs that the Oyo/Osun Area Command will not relent in its efforts to curb illegal activities.
“We are fully committed to enforcing government fiscal policies and protecting the nation’s economy.
“ I also wish to appeal to members of the public to support the Nigeria Customs Service by providing timely and useful information that will aid our operations. Compliance with import and export regulations remains the best approach to avoid sanctions.
“ The Command remains resolute in discharging its responsibilities with professionalism, transparency, and integrity..
“Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, fnipr, psc (+), PhD and his Management Team for their unwavering support and strategic guidance.
“ Our appreciation also goes to the traditional rulers across both States for their continuous support in promoting lawful trade and discouraging smuggling within their domains.
“ I commend our critical stakeholders for their collaboration and compliance with extant regulations”.
By Francis Ugwoke
The Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said it has intercepted contraband worth N2.5bn.
Although the period within which the goods were seized was not stated, the Command disclosed that the seizures were made at different locations across Oyo and Osun States through credible intelligence and coordinated patrol operations.
The Acting Controller W.M Adewole according to a press statement also disclosed that the Command recorded a revenue generation of N14.7bn.
He said, “ This achievement reflects our commitment to blocking revenue leakages, ensuring compliance with extant laws, and facilitating legitimate trade.
“ This achievement when compared to same period last year 2025 where the Command generated the sum of ₦10.1Billion to this year ₦14.7Billion, the Command was able to make a percentage increase of 46.22%”.
4. In accordance with our statutory mandate, the Command recorded the following seizures:
S/N ITEM QUANTITY
1. Foreign Parboiled Rice (50kg Each) 1,603 Bags
2. Used Clothings 123 Bales
18 Sacks
3. Used Shoes 88 Sacks
4. Used Tyres 1,351 Pieces
5. Used Compressors 206 Pieces
6. Indian Hemp 1,144 Wraps of Cannabis Sativa
4 Colorado
1 Canadian Loud
1 Ace
7. Vegetable Oil 29 Plastic Bottles
8. Tramadol (250mg) 3,300 Packs
2,140 Sachets
9. Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) 692 Kegs (17,300 Liters)
10. Foreign New Textiles 2,270 Packs
11. Sugar 20 bags
12. Used Cars (Tokunbo) 1 Lexus Jeep
1 Toyota Corolla
1 Toyota Hiance Bus
1 DAF Head Truck
1 Toyota Avensis
1 Chevrolet
11. Means of Conveyance 1 Toyota Highlander Jeep
1 Mazda 626
1 Toyota Condom
1 Mitsibushi Canter
TOTAL DUTY PAID VALUE ₦2,531,091,846.00K
He warned, “ smugglers and economic saboteurs that the Oyo/Osun Area Command will not relent in its efforts to curb illegal activities.
“We are fully committed to enforcing government fiscal policies and protecting the nation’s economy.
“ I also wish to appeal to members of the public to support the Nigeria Customs Service by providing timely and useful information that will aid our operations. Compliance with import and export regulations remains the best approach to avoid sanctions.
“ The Command remains resolute in discharging its responsibilities with professionalism, transparency, and integrity..
“Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, fnipr, psc (+), PhD and his Management Team for their unwavering support and strategic guidance.
“ Our appreciation also goes to the traditional rulers across both States for their continuous support in promoting lawful trade and discouraging smuggling within their domains.
“ I commend our critical stakeholders for their collaboration and compliance with extant regulations”.
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