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War Against Drug Trafficking: Seme Customs Intercepts 25KG of Cocaine‎

By Anne Ejuka


The Seme border Command of Nigeria Customs Service NCS, has again demonstrated it’s vigilance on anti- smuggling activities with the interception of a 22 packages of Cocaine weighing 25 kilograms valued at over One billion naira.

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‎While showcasing the seizure at the Federal Operations Unit, FOU Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Lagos State on Friday, 13th Fabruary 2026, the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi Mfr Phd who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Enforcement, Investigation and Inspection, DCG Timi Bomodi said the drugs were intercepted through credible intelligence by the eagle eyes- officers of the Service.

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‎Giving account of the seizure,  DCG Bomodi said, “In the early hours of Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at approximately 0300 hours along the Badagry - Seme axis, our dedicated officers intercepted a Toyota Highlander vehicle conveying 22 packages of substances suspected to be cocaine. The total weight of the illicit consignment is 25 kilograms.

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‎In connection with this seizure, one suspect was promptly arrested. This timely interception was not a matter of chance, but the direct result of actionable intelligence received and swiftly acted upon by the Seme Area Command, under the able leadership of Comptroller Wale Adenuga”.

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‎Commending the efforts of the officers, the Customs boss said, “I commend the professionalism, alertness and unwavering commitment displayed by our officers in this operation. Their actions have once again demonstrated the Nigeria Customs Service’s resolve to safeguard our borders and protect our society from the scourge of narcotic trafficking"

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‎“This seizure aligns perfectly with the provisions of Section 55(1) (c) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, which empowers the Service to enforce prohibitions and restrictions on imports and exports relating to the protection of the health and life of humans, animals, or plants-clearly encompassing the fight against dangerous narcotics that threaten public health and national security.

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While handing over the seized drugs and the suspect to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,(NDLEA,) the CGC said “in line with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2024, and to strengthen the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our two agencies, the suspected cocaine, the means of conveyance and the arrested suspect will be formally handed over to the Commander of the NDLEA, Lagos Strategic Command. ACG N Abubakar Liman.

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‎“This seamless collaboration underscores our shared commitment to combating ‎drug trafficking through coordinated efforts, intelligence sharing, and joint ‎operations.

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‎The customs boss noted that this achievement comes in the wake of our recent celebrations of International Customs Day 2026, observed under the World Customs Organization’s inspiring theme: “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment". ”This theme resonates profoundly with what we have just accomplished. Every day, our officers stand as the first line of defense, exercising vigilance to detect and intercept threats that endanger our communities, be it smuggling, illicit trade, or the trafficking of narcotics like cocaine that destroy lives, fuel crime and undermine societal well-being.

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‎“Our commitment is not merely in revenue collection or trade facilitation; it is a solemn pledge to protect society. By acting decisively on intelligence, by collaborating with sister agencies like the NDLEA, and by upholding the rule of law, the Nigeria Customs Service embodies this theme in action. We remain steadfast in our vigilance, adaptive in the face of evolving threats, and unyielding in our ‎dedication to a safer, healthier Nigeria.To our gallant officers at Seme and across all commands; your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. Continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

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‎“To our partners in the NDLEA: thank you for your partnership; together, we are ‎stronger.To the Nigerian public: rest assured that your Nigeria Customs Service is fully committed to protecting you and our nation.”, the boss Customs assured.

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