The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, briefed the journalists at the Command' headquarters in Ibadan where he stated that the command had entered a new phase of “intelligence-driven enforcement and zero tolerance” for economic sabotage.
His words “This is not luck. This is strategy,” DC Adewole declared. “The dedication of our officers, combined with stronger collaboration with sister agencies, has produced these results. We are here to protect Nigeria’s economy, not negotiate with smugglers.”
The Command’s dragnet swept across highways and border routes, confiscating a mountain of illegal goods. The seizure list reads like a smuggler’s inventory: -1,537 bags of foreign parboiled rice valued at ₦286.8m;
- 102 bales + 13 sacks of used clothing worth ₦217.5m;
- 56 sacks of used shoes* worth ₦368.1m;
- 1,105 used tyres valued at ₦204.4m; and
- 604 kegs of PMS* totalling 15,100 litres worth ₦49.3m.
The operatives intercepted the most dangerous drugs and weapons of 5,595 packs/sachets of Tramadol 250mg worth over N1.17 billion, 1,769 wraps of Cannabis Sativa valued at ₦167.6m, and cartons of controlled pharmaceuticals including Rohypnol, Hiegra, and Analgin Injection. In a chilling discovery, three pump-action rifles were seized, leading to the arrest of three suspects now undergoing interrogation.
DC Adewole declared that “Anyone attempting to flood our streets with arms and drugs will meet the full force of the law. Investigation is ongoing, and we will trace this network to its roots.”
Beyond seizures, the Command posted impressive numbers on revenue. It generated ₦28,503,393,802.75 between March-May 2026, compared to ₦26,233,796,496.57 in the same period last year. That’s an 8% increase about ₦2.27 billion more in just 90 days.
DC Adewole credited compliant traders, effective anti-leakage measures, and the sacrifice of officers working round the clock to keep revenue flowing.
Comptroller Adewole reiterated that Oyo/Osun Command will not relent. "We will continue to dismantle smuggling networks, facilitate legitimate trade, protect national security, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.” He extended gratitude to sister security agencies, the business community, and the media for their partnership.
The briefing ended with a Commendation Awards ceremony where outstanding officers were celebrated for bravery, integrity, and exceptional service delivery.
