The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N65.66 billion in revenue between January and August 2026, representing a 13.88 per cent increase compared with N57.66 billion collected during the corresponding period in 2025.
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 at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan.
Adewole said the Command generated a total of N65,661,343,026.94 in the first eight months of 2026, compared with N57,656,161,990.24 recorded during the same period last year.
He attributed the increase to sustained efforts in revenue collection, trade facilitation, stakeholder engagement and the deployment of strategies aimed at improving compliance.
Customs seizes rice, vehicles, cannabis, weapons, others
The Acting Controller also disclosed that the Command intensified its anti-smuggling operations across Oyo and Osun states, leading to the seizure of various prohibited and restricted goods.
According to him, the seizures recorded in August 2026 included 2,012 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, 550 bags of 25kg foreign parboiled rice, 2,440 wraps of Cannabis Sativa, 1,150 used tyres and 101 used compressors.
Other seized items included 48 packs of 225mg Tramadol, 105 bales and 28 sacks of used clothing, 18 sacks of used shoes, 450 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) of 25 litres each, 33 bottles of foreign vegetable oil, 30 bags of foreign sugar weighing 60kg each, and 17 used vehicles.
The Command also seized 573 Nigerian Police Force crests, 92 yards of Nigerian Police Force camouflage uniform fabric, 10 units of means of conveyance, 10 containers of Corrosive 8 Mercury, one jack knife, one pistol, six pistol magazines, one pump-action magazine and 60 detonating cords.
Adewole said the seized goods had a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N4.106 billion.
Customs raises security concerns over police uniforms
Adewole described the interception of police crests and camouflage uniform materials as particularly significant because of their potential security implications.
He said unauthorised possession and movement of security agency uniforms could enable criminal elements to impersonate law enforcement personnel, gain unauthorised access to restricted areas or facilitate criminal activities.
He said the seizure underscored the importance of preventing security-related materials from being diverted into the wrong hands.
The Customs chief also highlighted the seizure of Corrosive 8 Mercury, describing it as a hazardous chemical substance capable of posing significant risks if improperly handled, stored or transported.
According to him, the uncontrolled movement of such materials could expose the public to risks including fire, explosion, injury and property damage.
He said the interception therefore helped prevent potentially hazardous materials from entering circulation and being handled by unauthorised persons.
Command pledges sustained anti-smuggling operations
Adewole said the seizures demonstrated the vigilance and professionalism of Customs officers, as well as the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment 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 said.
The Acting Controller also appealed for continued cooperation from the media and other stakeholders as the Command carries out its statutory responsibilities under the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
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