Nigeria Customs Seizes 15 Vehicles Cut Into Parts And Concealed To Evade Duties, Arrests 7 Suspects

Nigeria Customs FOU Zone ‘A’ seizes 15 vehicles, all cut into parts and concealed to evade duties, arrests 7 suspects.

The series of seizures, which include 1263 used tyres, bulletproof vests and 11 used vehicles, are valued at over ₦1.28 billion.

Comptroller of the Unit commended officers for their unwavering dedication and steadfastness, which led to the achievements. 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has pledged to intensify its operation on smuggling and economic sabotage, following a series of seizures valued at over ₦1.28 billion within two weeks.

The Comptroller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, made this declaration during a press briefing held at the unit’s headquarters on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

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He described the latest operations as a testament to the unit’s renewed commitment to intelligence-led enforcement, stating that it will sustain more formidable defense against smugglers.

“As criminals get more desperate and daring, we at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ will ensure the sustainability of a more formidable defense against any antics devised by these non-state actors”, Comptroller Shuaibu declared.

“The Nigeria Customs Service will continue to design and implement sustainable programmes that will grow our economy, increase revenue for the government, and encourage legitimate trade,” he added.

Highlights of the seizures include 1263 used tyres, bulletproof vests, 11 used vehicles, “seven Mitsubishi Canters, five Toyota Hiace buses, and three mini shuttle buses, all cut up and concealed to evade duties”.

Seven suspects were arrested in connection with these seizures. In addition to the seizures, the unit recovered ₦48.34 million in lost revenue through the issuance of demand notices on improperly declared goods.

Shuaibu commended officers for their unwavering dedication, steadfastness, gallantry, and integrity which led to the achievements, while also appreciating stakeholders and partners.

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