The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, has recorded significant successes in its anti smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N3.3 billion within a few weeks.

The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, disclosed this on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, during his maiden press briefing at the command headquarters Ikeja, Lagos.

Addressing journalists, Aliyu described the briefing as his first official engagement with the media since he assumed office and the unit’s first interaction with the press in 2026. He reaffirmed the commitment of the command to strengthening border security, protecting the economy, and upholding professionalism in line with the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service.

He explained that upon assumption of duty, the unit adopted a new operational strategy anchored on Change Management, Compliance Management, and Reputational Management, driven by inclusivity and intelligence led deployment. According to him, routine and predictable checkpoints were replaced with targeted patrols based on credible intelligence, particularly within the Lagos metropolis, leading to improved operational efficiency.