OYO/OSUN COMMAND GENERATES OVER #65 BILLION IN 8 MONTHS AS DC ADEWOLE REFOCUSES EFFORTS ON ANTI-SMUGGLING ACTIVITIES
Story by Dili Utomi
The Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service under the helmsman ship of Deputy Comptroller Moses Adewole is re-enforcing it’s commitment in the protection of the national economy. This much was stated by the Customs Area Controller, on Thursday, the 17th of September when he delivered his speech at the parade of items of Illegitimate trade, seized under his watch.
The CAC declared that “During August 2026, the Command recorded the seizures of uncustom goods comprising of various items including:
2,012 bags of Foreign parboiled rice of 50kg each
550 bags of Foreign parboiled rice of 25kg each
2,440 Wraps of Cannabis Sativa
1,150 Pieces of Used Tyres
101 Pieces of Used Compressors
48 Packs of Tramadol of 225mg each
105 Bales and 28 Sacks of Used Clothing
18 Sacks of Used Shoes
450 Kegs of PMS of 25 Litres each (Totalling 5000 Litres)
33 Bottles of Foreign Vegetable Oil of 3 Litres each
30 Bags of Foreign Sugar of 60kg each
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
1 Jack Knife
1 Pistol
6 Pieces of Pistol Magazines
1 Pump Action Magazine
60 Detonating Cord”.
These seizures recorded during this period, the CAC noted “have a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Four Billion, One Hundred and Six Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Nine Naira (₦4,106,951,689.00K)”.
An alarming trend which is 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.
In anti-smuggling activities, the Oyo/Osun Command also recorded between January and August 2026, 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 (₦65,661,343,026.94k). This achievement when compared to Fifty-Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Million, One Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety Naira, Twenty-Four Kobo (₦57,656,161,990.24k) collected during same period last year 2025 represents 13.88% increase.
The seized Corrosive 8 Mercury is 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.
The interceptions according to Deputy Comptroller Adewole “demonstrate the vigilance, professionalism and commitment of our officers and men, as well as the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders”.
The Oyo/Osun Area Command is seen as being constantly committed to improving revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and sustaining the fight against smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage, these commitments have been reflecting in their all-round performances while trying to carry out their legitimate mandates.
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