CUSTOMS OYO/OSUN COMMAND GENERATES N65.6bN REVENUE, SEIZES N4.1BN WORTH OF CONTRABAND — Acting Controller
By Ambrose Okehi (News Emperor)
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a revenue generation of N65.66 billion between January and August 2026, representing a 13.88 percent increase over the same period last year.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, disclosed this on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a press briefing held at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan.
Giving a breakdown of the performance, Adewole said the Command generated a total of Sixty Five Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty-One Million, Three Hundred and Forty-Three Thousand, Twenty-Six Naira, Ninety-Four Kobo (N65,661,343,026.94) between January and August 2026, as against Fifty Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Million, One Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety Naira, Twenty-Four Kobo (N57,656,161,990.24) collected in the corresponding period of 2025.
According to a press statement issued by the command, the performance reflects the Command’s sustained commitment to effective revenue collection, trade facilitation, stakeholder engagement and deployment of appropriate strategies to improve compliance.
On anti-smuggling operations, the Acting Controller said the Command has continued to intensify its operations across its areas of jurisdiction in line with its statutory responsibility to protect the nation’s economy and prevent smuggling of prohibited and restricted goods.
He disclosed that in August 2026 alone, the Command recorded seizures of uncustomed goods comprising:
2,012 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50kg each, 550 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 25kg each, 2,440 wraps of cannabis sativa, 1,150 pieces of used tyres, 101 pieces of used compressors, 48 packs of tramadol of 225mg each, 105 bales and 28 sacks of used clothing, 18 sacks of used shoes, 450 kegs of PMS of 25 litres each (totalling 5,000 litres), 33 bottles of foreign vegetable oil of 3 litres each, 30 bags of foreign sugar of 60kg each, 573 pieces of Nigeria Police Force crest, 92 yards of Nigeria Police Force camouflage uniform fabric, 17 units of used vehicles (Tokunbo), 10 units of means of conveyance, 10 containers of Corrosive 8 Mercury, 1 jack knife, 1 pistol, 6 pieces of pistol magazines, 1 pump action magazine and 60 detonating cords.
Adewole said the seizures have a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Four Billion, One Hundred and Six Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty-Nine Naira (N4,106,951,689.00).
He expressed concern over the interception of police crests and camouflage uniforms, noting that unauthorized possession and movement of security agency uniforms can create serious security concerns, particularly in view of the prevailing security challenges in the country.
“Such materials may be misused by criminal elements to impersonate law enforcement personnel, gain unauthorized access to restricted locations, or facilitate criminal activities. The interception therefore underscores the importance of preventing the diversion of security-related materials into the wrong hands,” he said.
The Acting Controller also said the interception of Corrosive 8 Mercury, a hazardous chemical substance capable of posing significant risks when improperly handled, stored, or transported, was another major feat.
“The uncontrolled movement of such materials can expose members of the public to risks of fire, explosion, injury, property damage, and, in extreme circumstances, loss of lives. The interception therefore helped to prevent potentially hazardous materials from entering circulation and being handled by unauthorized persons,” he explained.
Adewole said the interceptions demonstrate the vigilance, professionalism and commitment of officers and men of the Command, as well as the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
He reaffirmed that the Oyo/Osun Area Command remains committed to improving revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and sustaining the fight against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage.
“We will continue to pay particular attention to items that have implications for national security and public safety, while ensuring that legitimate businesses and law-abiding members of the public are not unduly impeded,” he assured.
He appreciated members of the press for their continued partnership and responsible reportage of the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service, assuring that the Command will continue to discharge its mandate professionally and in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.