By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a wide range of prohibited and smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦2.53 billion within the period under review.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller W.M. Adewole, disclosed this on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a press briefing at the Command’s operational headquarters in Ibadan.
Adewole said the seizures were recorded across Oyo and Osun states through intelligence-driven operations and coordinated patrol activities, in line with Section 245 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
A breakdown of the intercepted items shows that the Command seized 1,603 bags of foreign parboiled rice (50kg each), 123 bales and 18 sacks of used clothing, as well as 88 sacks of used shoes.
Photo page of photographs from the press briefing held at the Oyo/Osun Area Command Headquarters in Ibadan, where the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller W.M. Adewole, showcased seized smuggled items and highlighted the Command’s enforcement activities and revenue performance.
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Other items include 1,351 pieces of used tyres, 206 used compressors, and 29 plastic bottles of vegetable oil.
The Command also intercepted illicit drugs and substances, including 3,300 packs and 2,140 sachets of Tramadol (250mg), alongside 1,144 wraps of cannabis sativa, four parcels of Colorado, one parcel of Canadian loud, and one Ace.
In addition, 692 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), equivalent to 17,300 litres, were seized.
Further seizures include 2,270 packs of foreign new textiles and 20 bags of sugar.
The Command also impounded several vehicles, including a Lexus Jeep, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Hiace bus, DAF head truck, Toyota Avensis, and a Chevrolet vehicle. Additional means of conveyance seized include a Toyota Highlander Jeep, Mazda 626, Toyota Camry, and Mitsubishi Canter truck.
Adewole stated that the total DPV of the seized items stood at ₦2,531,091,846.
On revenue generation, the Acting Controller revealed that the Command generated ₦14,745,741,806.05 within the same period, reflecting improved efficiency in revenue collection and enforcement.
According to him, the figure represents a 46.22 per cent increase compared to the ₦10.1 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
“This achievement underscores our commitment to blocking revenue leakages, enforcing compliance with extant laws, and facilitating legitimate trade,” he said.
Adewole warned smugglers and economic saboteurs to desist from illegal activities, stressing that the Command would not relent in its efforts to curb smuggling and protect the nation’s economy.
He also urged members of the public to support the Nigeria Customs Service with credible and timely information, noting that compliance with import and export regulations remains the best way to avoid sanctions.
The Acting Controller commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their support and strategic guidance.
He further appreciated traditional rulers and stakeholders across Oyo and Osun states for their cooperation in promoting lawful trade and discouraging smuggling, while also acknowledging the media for enhancing public awareness through accurate reportage.
