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Ogun 1 Customs Command Seizes Exotic Cars, Drugs , Others Goods Worth Over N1.4 Billion

By Anne Ejuka


The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, in its anti smuggling operations, intercepted non customs items which includes exotic vehicles, cannabis and others which have a combined Duty-Paid Value (DPV) of ₦1,401,531,923.95.


While addressing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko,  on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, disclosed that the seizures, made in the last six weeks, includes the following items:


 * A 2021 Rolls Royce Ghost


* A 2014 Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC


* A 2018 Honda model


These vehicles alone, according to him are estimated to be worth nearly ₦1 billion.


Other intercepted smuggled goods include:


* 4,424 bags of foreign parboiled rice


* 1,936 parcels and 50 sacks of cannabis sativa (coconut-sized)


*  21 bales and 3 sacks of used clothing


*. 105 used pneumatic tyres


* 6,400 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol)



The Area Controller also revealed that the Command  generated the sum of  ₦45,054,190 in revenue for July 2025 which shows a  27.47% increase when compared with the sum of ₦35,327,852 recorded in July 2024.


While handing over the seized cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),  Compt. Otunla emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration, stating  that the partnership will  not only align with government directives but also reflects the Command’s commitment to public health, national security and protecting Nigerian youth from the dangers of drug abuse.



He assured that the service remains vigilant, resolute and unyielding no matter the sophistication of smuggling tactics. He warned that his officers will continue to intercept and enforce the law without compromise.


The controller commended the dedication of his officers, the support of sister security agencies, and the cooperation of patriotic border communities, 



While warning smugglers that their tricks will continue to fail, the CAC said, “No matter the sophistication of your antics, Ogun I Command will remain vigilant, resolute and unyielding. We shall bring the full weight of the law against you".



He noted that the fight against smuggling is a shared responsibility, adding that the Service will continue to strengthen intelligence sharing, innovation, and cooperation in line with the policy thrust of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.



Receiving the seized cannabis, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Area Commander, Idiroko Special Command, Ekundayo Williams, expressed gratitude for the continued collaboration the agency has being recieved from the NCS, he noted that this marks the third handover of seized illicit drugs from Ogun 1 Customs in the past two months.


He went further to state that, “This seizure will greatly impact our economy, security, and the future of our youths. We will continue to work with Customs to rid Idiroko and its environs of drug trafficking until these merchants of death abandon their illicit trade".


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