Ogun Customs Showcases October Seizures, Ranging From Vehicles, Foreign-used Tyres, Worth N398 Million

Ogun Customs showcases October seizures, ranging from vehicles, foreign-used tyres, worth over N398 million.

During the period, it generated N30.4m, an increase of N24.9m (+400%) from the N5.4m recorded in October 2022.

Attributed success to efficient deployment of resources, including 8 Toyota Land Cruisers provided by Customs Boss.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command has showcased 122 goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of totaling N398,470,687.00 (N398 million) intercepted by the command in the month of October 2023.

During the stated period, the Command generated a remarkable N30,408,276.00 in revenue, which is a substantial increase of N24,921,200.00 (+400%) from the N5,487,076.00 recorded in October 2022.

The Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, the Acting Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command, made this known during a press briefing at Idiroko on 22 November 2023.

Shuaibu attributed this success to efficient leadership and the strategic deployment of resources, including 8 Toyota Land Cruiser trucks provided by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR.

Speaking on the seizures, he said that command’s commitment to curbing smuggling was achieved through collaborative effort involving gallant officers, intelligence deployment, and cooperation with sister agencies and stakeholders.

Enumerating the accomplishments, Shuaibu detailed the seizure of 122 items, ranging from 901 parcels of Cannabis Sativa to foreign-used Pneumatic Tyres, vehicles, and a substantial quantity of foreign parboiled rice.

Additionally, engagements with state police, NDLEA, DSS, Defense Intelligence Agency, Nigerian Army, and Navy demonstrated the command’s commitment to collaboration.

While reassuring the public of the command’s unwavering dedication to their statutory responsibilities, Deputy Comptroller Shaibu issued a stern warning to smugglers, urging compliance to avoid severe consequences.

“We operate an open-door policy to accommodate the support of patriotic Nigerians. Failure to heed warnings awaits smugglers the full wrath of the law,” he declared.

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