OGUN — The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it seized goods valued at about N2.469 billion during operations carried out in August and September 2026.
Acting Area Controller Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni announced the seizures at the command headquarters in Idiroko.
What Customs Says It Seized
Customs said the intercepted items included 1,204 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 3,893 parcels of cannabis weighing 1.878 tonnes, 428 pneumatic tyres, 8,675 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, 24 bales of second-hand clothing, four sacks of used shoes and 500 litres of diesel.
A 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography P530, valued at about N417.01 million, was also listed among the seized items.
Cannabis Case Goes to NDLEA
Customs said the cannabis was being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation.
That referral does not establish who owned the drugs or the guilt of any person who may later be investigated or charged.
What the N2.469bn Figure Means
The N2.469 billion figure is the Duty Paid Value assigned to the seized goods.
It is not cash recovered, revenue collected or money already paid into government accounts.
Customs attributed the interceptions to intelligence-led enforcement, stronger border surveillance and cooperation with other agencies.
Arrests and Prosecution Still Unclear
The material reviewed by IDNN does not establish that all the seizures have resulted in arrests, charges, convictions or completed forfeiture proceedings.
That distinction matters because seizure is an enforcement action, not a finding of guilt.
What Happens Next
The next accountability question is what happens after interception.
That includes whether the cannabis cases lead to NDLEA investigation or prosecution, how other seized goods are disposed of and whether Customs publishes the final outcome of the cases behind the headline value.
For border communities and legitimate traders, the wider issue is whether stronger enforcement can curb prohibited trade without obstructing lawful commerce.
For now, the verified position is that Ogun I Customs reports N2.469 billion in seized goods, including 1.878 tonnes of cannabis, imported rice, petroleum products, tyres, used clothing and a high-value vehicle.
