The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, has intercepted a range of high-value items including exotic vehicles, cannabis, and other contraband, with a total duty-paid value of ₦1,401,531,923.95.
Among the seized items were:
– A 2021 Rolls Royce Ghost
– A 2014 Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC
– A 2018 Honda model
These vehicles alone are estimated to be worth nearly ₦1 billion.
Other intercepted goods include:
– 4,424 bags of foreign parboiled rice
– 1,936 parcels and 50 sacks of cannabis sativa (coconut-sized)
– 21 bales and 3 sacks of used clothing
– 105 used pneumatic tyres
– 6,400 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol)
At a press briefing held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, the Customs Area Controller of the command revealed that the Command also generated ₦45,054,190 in revenue for July 2025—a 27.47% increase compared to ₦35,327,852 recorded in July 2024.
While handing over the seized cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Comptroller Otunla emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration. He stated that the partnership not only aligns with government directives but also reflects the Command’s commitment to public health, national security, and protecting Nigerian youth from the dangers of drug abuse.
He assured that the service remains vigilant, resolute, and unyielding no matter the sophistication of smuggling tactics. He warned that his officers will continue to intercept and enforce the law without compromise.
The controller commended the dedication of his officers, the support of sister security agencies, and the cooperation of patriotic border communities who provide credible intelligence.
He noted that the fight against smuggling is a shared responsibility, adding that the Service will continue to strengthen intelligence sharing, innovation, and cooperation in line with the policy thrust of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
NDLEA Area Commander, Idiroko Special Command, Ekundayo Williams, expressed gratitude for the continued collaboration, noting that this marks the third handover of seized illicit drugs from Ogun 1 Customs in the past two months.