Ikeja Customs Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth N3.24bn, Recovers N728.98m Revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has intercepted 133 consignments of prohibited and illicit goods with a combined value of N3.24 billion and recovered N728.98 million in lost revenue.
The seizures were recorded during intelligence-led operations, enhanced risk profiling, compliance checks and targeted interventions against suspicious declarations, the Unit said.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Hussaini Abdullahi, said the enforcement operations were carried out to disrupt smuggling activities and prevent customs revenue leakages.
Items intercepted included 4,956 bags of foreign parboiled rice, each weighing 50 kilogrammes; 12 foreign-used vehicles; 686 cartons of foreign poultry products; 26 cartons of foreign vegetable oil; 414 bales of used clothing and 2,947 pieces of used tyres.
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The Unit also seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs and controlled substances, comprising 2,683 parcels of synthetic cannabis weighing 1,439.9 kilogrammes, 49 parcels of Ghanaian Loud weighing 26.1 kilogrammes, 13 parcels of granular cannabis and one parcel of crystal methamphetamine.
Other items recovered included 240,000 tablets of Tramadol, 12,000 tablets of Hypnox, 964 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), equivalent to 24,100 litres, and 22 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 130.84 kilogrammes.
The Comptroller of FOU Zone ‘A’, Gambo Aliyu, said the seizures demonstrated the Unit’s commitment to protecting the domestic economy, supporting local industries and safeguarding national food security.
Aliyu said the interception of illicit drugs and controlled substances would contribute to protecting public health, while the seizure of elephant tusks underscored the Service’s efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking.
He added that the recovery of N728.98 million in revenue reflected the Unit’s determination to identify and recover funds lost through under-declaration, false declarations and other forms of customs fraud.
The Comptroller urged importers, exporters and licensed customs agents to make accurate declarations and comply with extant customs laws and regulations.
“Collective compliance and vigilance remain essential to consolidating the gains recorded in revenue recovery, border protection, public safety and national economic development,” Aliyu said.
By PRNigeria
