Nigeria Customs Service: Comptroller Abdulhamid Ibrahim of Ogun I Area Command Holds Meeting in Idiroko on October 15, 2026

PROTOCOL
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Idiroko Special Command
Heads of Sister Security Agencies
My Management Team and Principal Officers
Gentlemen of the Press
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the maiden press briefing of my stewardship as the Ag Customs Area Controller, Ogun I Area Command. Since assuming office on Wednesday, 29 September 2026, exactly 15 days. I have been privileged to lead a team of dedicated, vigilant, and courageous officers and men. These officers’ commitment to the Service’s core mandates of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and trade facilitation remains steadfast and inspiring.
2. Today’s briefing highlights our progress and key achievements in border security and anti-smuggling efforts through strategic enforcement and collaboration with relevant sister agencies. It is also an opportunity to reaffirm the Nigeria Customs Service strong commitment to safeguarding the national security, promoting economic stability and protecting the health of the citizens. These achievements were made possible under the visionary leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR Ph.D who doubles as the Chairman World Customs organization Council.
ANTI-SMUGGLING ACHIEVEMENTS.
Gentlemen of the press, in my inaugural speech I made it clear to economic saboteurs who may wish to test our resolve, that Ogun I command under my watch will not tolerate any form of economic sabotage. I made a pledge to deploy all lawful means to combat smuggling and enforce compliance with extant trade laws and regulations and that our approach will be firm, fair, and intelligence-driven.

As promised, we have intensified surveillance, deployed strategic intelligence, strengthened collaboration with sister agencies and community stakeholders to enhance border operations. These deliberate efforts have yielded remarkable results which has resulted to Forty-three (43) seizures within the space of 15 days that I assumed the leadership of this command.

Gentlemen of the press, allow me to highlight some of these significant successes recorded during the period under review. In a single day, on 2nd of October, 2026, to be precise, at about 0430hrs, a patrol team acting on precise intelligence, intercepted three (3) trucks. The three (3) trucks were transported to command headquarters Idiroko for physical examination as enshrined in section 227 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
​After the examination, the trucks discovered to be conveying prohibited items as breakdown below:
The first truck (Sino truck Howo) with Reg No. MSW-232-XA was found to contain 2,740 cartons of foreign Siddo Pasta concealed with 500 cartons of Oki Condense Milk
The second Howo truck with Reg No. TFA-674-XA contained 6,000 foreign Ginny pasta
And the third Iveco Elco Truck with Reg No. KMC-702-ZR was found to be conveying 6,500 foreign Doga Pasta

​ Again, on 4th October 2026, at about 0134hrs, along Afamin Dangote-Itori axis of the state, the command intercepted a Dangote truck with Reg. No FZE-552-DA conveying 100 bags of foreign parboiled rice, concealed in Mica and Gypsum stones.

In our efforts on border security and public health, on 11th October 2026, the command’s patrol team intercepted a 10 tyres truck with Reg No. AKL-456-XL. A thorough physical examination revealed that the vehicle was conveying 321 pieces of Army camouflage face caps and 27,831 types of different unregistered drugs like codeine cough syrup, injections, eyes drops and supplements without NAFDAC Number.

These seizures of large consignments of unwholesome medicaments and restricted military camouflage caps may appear vastly different both represent severe threats to our national security, public safety, and human well being.

Gentlemen of the press, the five trucks worth 1,235,000,000 billion will be forfeited to Federal Government of Nigeria. This in line with Section 248 of Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023
Others seizures include:
4, 013 Cannabis sativa
1 wrap of Canadian loud
950 litres in kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
660 Bags of foreign Parboiled Rice 50kg each
4 Bundles of used Pneumatic Tyres
106 Bales of second-hand clothing
1,320 Pieces of smuggled new shoes
3,700 Pieces of used shoes
252 Pieces of imported face caps
1,250 Pieces of foreign used bags
13 units of Foreign-Used Vehicles. These include
1 unit used Hyundai Tucson 2008 model
3 units used CRV jeep 2013 model
1 unit used Venza 2019 model
1 unit used Lexus Jeep LX600 2022 model
1 unit used Lexus car ES350 2013 model
1 unit used Toyota Camry XLE 2013 model
1 unit used Avensis verso 2006
1 unit used Peugeot 406 2002 model
1 unit used Galaxy 2009 model
1 unit Nissan Almera 2006 model
10. The total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these seizures stands at ₦3,153,591,000 Billion a clear testament to our zero-tolerance stance against smuggling and economic sabotage. For emphasis, the seizure of Cannabis Sativa is particularly worrisome, given their far-reaching impact on our youth, public health, and national security.
11.Gentlemen of the press, these seizures highlight our zero-tolerance policy toward smuggling. We are removing illicit goods to safeguard public health and support local producers. Under the leadership of CGC Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, MFR, our command is fully equipped and strategically deployed to neutralize illegal trade and dismantle smuggling operations across the region.
STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
In line with inter-agency synergy and national protocol, we shall, in the course of this briefing, formally hand over the seized Cannabis Sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Idiroko Special Command for further necessary actions.
APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION
13.​ Permit me to use this opportunity to express my profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for his dynamic leadership, unflinching support, and consistent encouragement. His administration has redefined operational effectiveness and motivated a culture of excellence across Commands nationwide.
14. I also extend sincere commendation to the gallant officers and men of Ogun I Area Command whose relentless efforts, despite daunting challenges, have made these successes possible. Their dedication is not only commendable but patriotic.
15 Furthermore, I wish to acknowledge the collaborative efforts of our sister agencies, traditional institutions and the youths whose support continues to enhance our operational efficiency. Security is a collective responsibility, and we do not take these partnerships for granted. On a final note, it is my pleasure to commend the media for their objectivity and patriotism reflected in their reportage.
CONCLUSION
16. In conclusion, I reaffirm our unwavering resolve to sustain this momentum. Smugglers and their collaborators are hereby warned to steer clear of Ogun I Command. We remain vigilant, alert, and ready to confront any threat to the economic, and security interests of our nation. The Ogun I command under my leadership, will continue to act with integrity, courage, and professionalism, guided by our mandate, and committed to national development.
17. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to continued engagement and support from the media and the general public.