The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, says it seized 487 illicit items, with a total Duty Paid Value(DPV) of N4,130,931,100 billion in various locations of the state in 2025.

The Area Comptroller, Olukayode Afeni, who made the disclosure at a news conference on Thursday in Idiroko, said the command made the seizures through intelligence-driven operations and the dedication of its officers.

Mr Afeni said that the command also generated and remitted the total sum of N454,672,406.30 to the federation and non-federation accounts of the federal government respectively.

He stated, “This clearly showed that the revenue profile of the command has significantly increased by about 47 per cent when compared with the collection of N275,835,602.00 in 2024.”

He reiterated the command’s commitment to surpass its 2025 revenue performance, noting that it had already begun 2026 on a strong footing, as reflected in collections recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 28, 2026.

According to the area comptroller, the command remitted the sum of N106,277,312.00 to the federation account, which is above what was generated same month last year with N89,584,419.00, representing 84.3 percent increment.

He said that the revenue was achieved through diligent efforts of its officers and the cooperation of compliant traders, as well as collection from baggage assessment, proceeds from the auction sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), import and export.

Mr Afeni listed the seizures made by the command to include 22,725 bags foreign parboiled rice, 2,669 kegs (66,725 litres) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2,128 red star cartridges, 13,332 parcels of cannabis sativa, and 25 bales of used clothing.

Others seized items are four units of foreign used vehicles, 2,034 pieces of used pneumatic tyres, 12 cartons of Gino tomato puree, 18 bags of 50kg sugar, 1 carton of inhalator insecticide, 4,228 cartons of 10kg Dogs brand spaghetti, and 2,097 kegs of vegetable oil of 25 litres.

He said that the command also seized 1,315 pieces of Riodin explosives, 11 units of Dane guns, two units of locally made guns, two units of revolver pistol, 27 wraps weighing 28.90kg of crystal Meth, 16 pieces weighing 16kg of heroin and six units of used Boxer motorcycle.

Mr Afeni said that in line with extant laws and trade guidelines, the command had strengthened its anti-smuggling operations through credible intelligence and sustained collaboration with relevant agencies to enforce government fiscal policies and curb economic sabotage along the borders.

He commended the Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, for his continuous support, which he said has played instrumental role in achieving these milestones.

(NAN)