The Federal Operations Unit FOU Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing economic sabotage by combating smuggling, other forms of illicit trade and trans-border crimes.
Comptroller Gambo Aliyu who gave the affirmation during a media briefing at the command on Tuesday, 3rd, 2026 in Ikeja, announced record seizures worth Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Three Billion, Three Hundred and Nineteen Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-three Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty-five Naira, ₦3,319.893,255.00, while also disclosing that Eight (8) suspects were arrested in connection with the various seizures.
He listed the seized items to include 6,954 bags of (50kg each) foreign parboiled rice, equivalent to 12 trailer load; 77 bags of foreign sugar, each weighing 50kg; 21 assorted Tokunbo vehicles; 3,362 jerrycans of foreign vegetable oil (25 litres each); 20,700 litres of PMS; 915 bales of used clothing; one 20ft container (SUDU 7640333) 20 pallets of stone-coated aluminium roofing sheets.
Also intercepted according to him were, 3,029 parcels of a synthetic strain of cannabis indica, ‘Ghanaian loud’, weighing 1,431kg; four live pangolins; 581 used refrigerator compressors, concealed in a vehicle.
Comptroller Aliyu said “amidst rising crime and criminality in our country today, the unit under my watch intensified the onslaught against drug trafficking syndicates within our Area of responsibility, through the interception of 3,029 parcels of a synthetic strain of cannabis indica, ‘Ghanaian loud’, weighing 1,431kg. This singular move significantly disrupted supply chains networks. These efforts occurred against the backdrop of spiralling incidences of banditry, terrorism and pervasive societal vices that threaten national stability. Relative to these operations, the Command just this morning, 3 Feb 26, lost one of its promising officers, who fell to the cold hands of death in the Service of our Fatherland. This loss has already been communicated to the Service high Command”.
The achievements recorded testify to our unwavering dedication to protecting our economy and citizenry. Comptroller Aliyu remarked.
“We will continue to enforce government fiscal policy and uphold professionalism in the conduct of our duties. The unit will synergise, collaborate and partner with Other Government Agencies and sister security outfits, including stakeholders and border communities to suppress smuggling.” He added
In addition to these laudable achievements, the unit continues to enforce import and export compliance by addressing issues of misdeclaration of cargo and some Demand Notices (DN) were issued. Between 10th December 2025- date, a total of N 36,891,826 (Thirty-Six Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty-Six Naira) only was recovered. Our core mandate is to strengthen the integrity of the supply chain, through a rigorous gap analysis.
Concluding, Comptroller Aliyu expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD Psc (+) and the Management team for the opportunity to serve as comptroller FOU Zone A, and assured of the commitment of his team to fulfilling its obligations to the best of their abilities. He commended the dedication of the officers and urged them to maintain the momentum and appreciated the media for their continued support.