Oyo, Osun Customs command generated N65bn in eight months – Controller

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, has disclosed that the command generated N65,661,343,026.94 between January and August 2026.

The command’s controller said the achievement, when compared to the N57,656,161,990.24 collected during the same period in 2025, represented a 13.88 per cent increase.

Adewole made the disclosure on Thursday at a press briefing held at the command’s operational headquarters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He said the performance reflected the command’s sustained commitment to effective revenue collection, trade facilitation, stakeholder engagement and the deployment of appropriate strategies to improve compliance.

“I am pleased to inform you that between January and August 2026, the command generated a total revenue of sixty-five billion, six hundred and sixty-one million, three hundred and forty-three thousand, twenty-six naira, ninety-four kobo (N65,661,343,026.94k),” Adewole said.

The command’s controller revealed that the command recorded cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) seizures of N4,106,951,689.00.

“The seizures recorded during this period have a cumulative Duty Paid Value of four billion, one hundred and six million, nine hundred and fifty-one thousand, six hundred and eighty-nine naira,” the command’s controller said.

“The seizures were 2,012 (50kg) bags of foreign parboiled rice; 550 (25kg) bags of foreign parboiled rice; 2,440 wraps of Cannabis Sativa; 1,150 pieces of used tyres; 101 pieces of used compressors; 48 (225mg) packs of Tramadol; 105 bales and 28 sacks of used clothing; 18 sacks of used shoes; 450 (25 litres) kegs of PMS totalling 5,000 litres; 33 (3 litres) bottles of foreign vegetable oil; 30 (60kg) bags of foreign sugar; 573 pieces of Nigeria Police Force crest; 92 yards of Nigeria Police Force camouflage uniform fabric; 17 units of used vehicles (Tokunbo); 10 units of means of conveyance; 10 containers of Corrosive 8 Mercury; one jack knife; one pistol; six pieces of pistol magazines; one pump-action magazine; and 60 detonating cords,” Adewole said.

The area command’s controller expressed concern over the interception of police crests and camouflage uniforms, adding that the unauthorised possession and movement of security agency uniforms could create serious security concerns, particularly in view of the prevailing security challenges in the country.

“Of particular concern was the interception of police crest and camouflage uniforms. The unauthorised possession and movement of security agency uniforms can create serious security concerns, particularly in view of the prevailing security challenges in the country,” Adewole said.

He added that such materials may be misused by criminal elements to impersonate law enforcement personnel, gain unauthorised access to restricted locations or facilitate criminal activities.

“The interception therefore underscores the importance of preventing the diversion of security-related materials into the wrong hands,” Adewole said.

The command’s controller also expressed worry over the Corrosive 8 Mercury impounded by the command, which he described as a hazardous chemical substance capable of posing significant risks when improperly handled, stored or transported.

“The uncontrolled movement of such materials can expose members of the public to risks of fire, explosion, injury, property damage and, in extreme circumstances, loss of lives. The interception therefore helped to prevent potentially hazardous materials from entering circulation and being handled by unauthorised persons,” Adewole said.

According to him, the interceptions demonstrated the vigilance, professionalism and commitment of the officers and men, as well as the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

He assured that the command remained committed to improving revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and sustaining the fight against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage.

The command’s controller handed over the intercepted Nigeria Police Force camouflage uniform fabric to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, DCP Isiaka Salaudeen.

Also, Adewole handed over the seized Cannabis Sativa to the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Adamu Maiyaki Abdu, Officer in Charge of Operations and Training, NDLEA Oyo Command, who represented the state commander at the event.

The event also featured the presentation of awards to some deserving personnel of the command for their exemplary performance and commitment to the core values of the Service.