The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of ₦65.6 billion between January and August 2026, representing a 13.88% increase compared to the ₦57.6 billion generated during the same period in 2025
Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command’s operational headquarters in Ibadan. He attributed the growth to effective revenue collection strategies, trade facilitation, and improved stakeholder engagement.
Adewole also highlighted intensified anti-smuggling operations across the command’s jurisdiction. In August alone, officers intercepted a wide range of prohibited items including food items: 2,562 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 30 bags of foreign sugar, and 33 bottles of vegetable oil. Drugs and narcotics seized include 2,440 wraps of cannabis sativa and 48 packs of tramadol.
Among used goods seized were 1,150 used tyres, 101 compressors, 105 bales of clothing, and 18 sacks of shoes, vehicles and means of conveyances include 17 used vehicles and 10 means of conveyance.
Hazardous materials intercepted include 10 containers of corrosive substances and 8 mercury. Security-related items seized were 573 police crests, 92 yards of camouflage fabric, and firearms including a pistol, magazines, and detonating cords.
The seizures, valued at ₦4.1 billion in Duty Paid Value (DPV), underscore the command’s vigilance and intelligence-driven operations.
Adewole expressed particular concern over the interception of police crests and camouflage uniform materials, warning that unauthorised possession and movement of security-related items could pose serious national security risks.
He explained that such materials could be diverted by criminal elements for impersonation of law enforcement personnel, unauthorised access to restricted areas and other criminal activities.
The Acting Controller also highlighted the seizure of Corrosive 8 Mercury, describing it as a hazardous chemical substance that could pose significant risks if improperly handled, stored or transported.
According to him, the interceptions demonstrated the vigilance and professionalism of officers and men of the Command, while underscoring the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.
Adewole said the Oyo/Osun Area Command would continue to strengthen revenue generation, facilitate legitimate trade and sustain its campaign against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage.
He added that the Command would pay particular attention to goods with implications for national security and public safety while ensuring that legitimate businesses and law-abiding citizens were not unduly impeded.
He commended members of the media for their continued partnership and responsible reportage of the activities of the NCS.
The Acting Controller assured that the Command would continue to discharge its mandate professionally and in accordance with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
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