Comptroller Shuaibu displays doggedness on anti-smuggling operations, intercepts 100 cartridges, dangerous weapons, Illicit drugs at Idiroko border

Comptroller Shuaibu displays doggedness on anti-smuggling operations, intercepts 100 cartridges, dangerous weapons, Illicit drugs at Idiroko border

…facilitates 329.6 metric tons of export

The Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Command, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, is giving economic saboteurs a tough time at Idiroko border, as he intercepted three single-barrel long guns, four packets of 25 cartridges, as well as 100 cartridges during anti-smuggling operations .

It is pertinent to note that the dangerous items were intercepted through intelligence, not quite long the same Command under the leadership of Comptroller Shuaibu showcased massive seizures of contraband items.

Mohammed Shuaibu, who is known for his doggedness in anti-smuggling duties disclosed this information when unveiling the score card of the Command in 2025 first quarter.

He revealed that the Command also seized cannabis sativa of different sizes.

Shuaibu explained that the Command’s relentless anti-smuggling campaign has continued to improve its seizure profile, stressing that the Command’s intensive and intelligence-based anti-smuggling operations resulted in 161 seizures.

He listed the seizures to include 150 sacks of cannabis sativa of various sizes and 10 cartons of Amoxicillin capsules

Others include 22 vehicles (means of conveyance), 534 cannabis sativa of booklet sizes, 239 cannabis sativa of bread sizes, 2,926 cannabis sativa of coconut sizes, two sacks of cowries, 12 cartons of Ghana soap, 843 used tyres and 535 kegs of PMS (25 litres each).

Shuaibu disclosed that the seizures were made at various locations, such as Abeokuta, Ilaro, Ipokia, Idiroko, among other places.

He informed : “The total Duty Paid Value (DPV) for all the seizures amounted to N314, 057,716”

On revenue generation during the period under review, he said : “The Command collected a total of N43, 412,794.00 million from import duty and auction sales of petroleum products intercepted during anti-smuggling operations”.

“I will like to reiterate that the revenue activity of the Command comprises importation and exportation of legitimate goods, goods under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) and assessment of merchandise in baggage”.

“This amount surpasses what was generated same period last year, 2024, with seven million six hundred and six thousand two hundred and thirty two Naira (N7, 606,232.00).”

“The Command is committed to facilitating legitimate trade. We value the business community and their contributions to the economy of the nation.

We assure them of our continuous support in all aspects of their trading activities. However, we urge them to avoid any form of illicit trade that could adversely affect the economy and tarnish their reputation”.

“Within the period under review, the Command processed 329.6 metric tons of export consignments with Free on Board Value of two hundred and sixty six million, nine hundred and sixty six thousand six hundred and forty two Naira (N 266,966,642 from January to March 2025.”

While reiterating the Command’s commitment to its mandate of suppressing smuggling and other illicit activities that are harmful to  economic growth, Shuaibu called for the cooperation of well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians in providing useful information against economic sabotage for the sake of the nation’s development.