The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Command, has recorded major seizures of contraband goods, including heroin and 3,373 wraps of cannabis sativa, with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1,586,008,982.
The seizures were made between December 4 and 15, 2025, across several locations in Ogun State, including the Lusada/Ado-Odo axis, Abule Kazeem-Igbo-Ora Road, and the Idiroko-Owode axis.
The Area Controller of Ogun I Command, Comptroller Oladapo O. Afeni, disclosed that the seizures are the result of intensified enforcement efforts under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. He noted that the operations were aimed at safeguarding vulnerable segments of the population, particularly in view of Nigeria’s overstretched health and social support systems.
Afeni referenced the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report published in June 2025, which indicates that one in three cannabis users requires treatment or counselling, highlighting the public health significance of the seizures.
He added that the seized cannabis sativa would be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution, describing the move as a reflection of strong inter-agency collaboration.
The command also generated N27,291,861.00 in revenue as of December 16, 2025, attributing the achievement to the dedication of its officers and the cooperation of compliant traders.
Afeni commended the Comptroller-General of Customs for his strategic leadership and continuous support, which he said had enhanced operational efficiency and inspired excellence across customs commands nationwide.
The Ogun I Command reaffirmed its resolve to sustain the fight against smuggling and continue protecting the country’s economic and security interests.
Items seized during the period include 4,998 cartons of spaghetti; 2,200 kegs of vegetable oil; 11 wraps of crystal methamphetamine; 16 pieces of heroin; 3,373 wraps of cannabis sativa; 6,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS); 4,738 bags of foreign parboiled rice; two units of foreign-used vehicles; eight means of conveyance; and 309 used pneumatic tyres.
