Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded significant achievements in 2024, generating N275.8 million in revenue and seizing goods worth N1.2 billion.
The command also handed over 1,184 parcels of cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Comptroller MS Shuaibu, Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command, commended the officers and men of the command for their resilience, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
In January 2025 alone, the command seized smuggled goods worth N77.5 million.
In his words,” In the fiscal year 2024, the Ogun 1 Area Command, the command generated a total revenue of N275,835,406 through the diligent efforts of our officers and the cooperation of compliant traders. The revenue was actualized through the collection from baggage assessment and proceeds from auction sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and vehicles.
“Through intelligence-driven operations and the dedication of our officers, we intercepted and seized the following itrms, foreign parboiled rice, 50kg each – 16,712 Bags, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 139,881 litres, live ammunition – 940 rounds, cannabis sativa – 71 sacks and 3,253 parcels, used clothing – 586 bales, vehicles used for conveyance – 86 units, foreign used vehicles – 18 units, used pneumatic tyres – 2,150 pieces and donkey skin – 760 Pieces as well as frozen poultry products – 3,766 cartons and imported flour – 85 bags,” he explained.
He further said that the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these seizures amounts to N1,267,504,035.
“These achievements are a testament to the commitment of our officers to combating smuggling activities, protecting the economy, and safeguarding the well-being of our society. As we began the new year, our focus has remained on consolidating the gains of 2024. I am pleased to inform you that, from 1 January to 27 January 2025, the command recorded significant seizures. These seizures include 2,002 bags of smuggled rice weighing 50kg each, 6,180 prices of cutlasses, and 6375 liters of PMS, among others.
“The intercepted items during this period bring the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) to N77,476,185. These seizures reflect our relentless efforts to curtail smuggling activities and enforce compliance with customs regulations.
“As part of our inter-agency collaboration, we are handing over intercepted parcels of cannabis sativa to the Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Idiroko Special Command. The items include, Coconut Size – 1,019 Parcels, Book Size – 25 Parcels, Bread Sized 140 Parcels. This handover is in line with our commitment to strengthening partnerships with other security agencies to combat drug trafficking and ensure a safer society” he stressed.
He commended the continuous support of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the officers and men of the Ogun I Ara Command for their resilience, professionalism, and dedication to duty.