Felix Kumuyi
Oyo/Osun Customs in High Octane Performance, As Adewole Impounds Seizures worth N2.5B, Impressive N14.5B Revenue
DC Moses Adewole, Ag CAC, Oyo/Osun Command, NCS, displaying one of the high grade Cannabis Sativa during the press briefing
Indeed, operational activities at the Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service under the watch of the present Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Deputy Comptroller Moses Adewole, are really taking a brighter shape not just for the officers and men of the command but for the entire customs service.
Since the advent of Adewole, enforcement and revenue collection performance of the command as showcased on Thursday March 26th, 2026 press briefing, have indeed taking another exceptional dimension, following the humongous posture of seizures recorded as showcased, that filled the entire premises of the command, as well as impressive revenue collection sum disclosed.
At the briefing aimed to give update on the Command’s operations, particularly in the areas of anti-smuggling enforcement and revenue generation in the last two (2) months, DC Adewole said, the command within the period under review, intensified its surveillance and enforcement strategies across all areas of responsibility, as he noted that, the efforts have yielded significant results in the interception of prohibited and smuggled goods in line with the provisions of Section 245 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
Massive Rice Seizure on display
According to the disclosure made by the CAC, enforcement operatives of the command through the intelligence leading of the Area Controller recorded arrays of contraband items from across the Oyo/Osun jurisdiction which worth a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) amounting to Two Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Million, Ninety-One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Six Naira Only (N2,531,091,846.00K).
This set of spectacular seizure feat is however coming barely two months after a spectacular display in performance within about one month of taking over the mantle of leadership at Oyo/Osun Command.
Breakdown of the seizures made in accordance with the NCS statutory mandate include: a massive 1,603 Bags of Foreign Parboiled Rice (50kg Each); 123 Bales of Used Clothing, 18 Sacks; 88 Sacks of Used Shoes; 1,351 Pieces of Used Tyres; 206 Pieces of Used Compressors; Vegetable Oil in 29 Plastic Bottles; Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) 692 Kegs (17,300 Liters); Foreign New Textiles in 2,270 Packs; and 20bags of Sugar;
Others are Used Cars (Tokunbo) – One Lexus Jeep, One Toyota Corolla; One Toyota Hiace Bus; One DAF Head Truck; One Toyota Avensis; One Chevrolet; including Means of Conveyance of One Toyota Highlander Jeep, One Mazda 626; One Toyota Condor; and One Mitsibushi Canter.
Showcasing the Seized assorted Vehicles
Highpoint of the seizures however include: Indian Hemp in 1,144 Wraps of Cannabis Sativa; four (4) Colorado; One Canadian Loud; One Ace; and Tramadol (250mg) 3,300 Packs and 2,140 Sachets
Cannabis Sativa seizure
The total seizures which comes with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2,531,091,846.00, were said to have been made from different locations across Oyo and Osun States through credible intelligence and coordinated patrol operations.
Similarly, DC Moses Adewole also revealed that the Command put up spectacular performance in the area of revenue generation due to several innovative measures put in place.
With a total sum of Fourteen Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Five Million, Seven Hundred and Forty-One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Six Naira, Five Kobo
(N14,745,741,806.05K) generated within the period under review, the achievement according to the CAC reflects the commitment of his operatives to plugging revenue leakages, ensuring compliance with extant laws, and facilitating legitimate trade.
Tyre seizures
In comparison with the total sum of N10.1Billion generated in same period last year 2025, DC Adewole said, the Command was able to record a percentage increase of 46.22%.
The CAC however used the opportunity to convey his stern warning to smugglers and economic saboteurs that, Oyo/Osun Area Command will not relent in its efforts to curb illegal activities, as they are fully committed to enforcing government fiscal policies and protecting the nation’s economy.
Textile Seizures
While he appealed to members of the public to support the Service by providing timely and useful information that will aid operations, Adewole noted that Compliance with import and export regulations remains the best approach to avoid sanctions, noting that the Command remained resolute in discharging its responsibilities with utmost professionalism, transparency, and integrity.
He also expressed his sincere appreciation to the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, fnipr, psc (+), PhD, his Management Team for their unwavering support and strategic guidance, not leaving out the traditional rulers across both States for their continuous support in promoting lawful trade and discouraging smuggling within their domains, as well as critical stakeholders for their collaboration and compliance with extant regulations.
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