Customs intercepts N268m contraband in Kaduna

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service has made a significant seizure of contraband goods worth over N268 million in separate operations within Kaduna State.
According to the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Saidu Nuruddeen, the seizures were made on August 21, 2025, after operatives stopped a vehicle at the Zaria flyover along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.
The spokesperson explained that 185 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 89.6 kilograms were seized, valued at N48.5 million.
According to him, a male suspect, identified as Shamsu Nafi’u, was arrested and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
He added that three vehicles were intercepted with smuggled items, including 456 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, 8,100 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 178 bales of second-hand clothes, 225 cartons of spaghetti, 107 used tyres, and 37 tasers.
The Comptroller of FOU Zone B, AM Alkali, commended the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team for their support.
He assured that the Unit will sustain its drive to checkmate smuggling and illegal trade in the region.
“These seizures reflect our unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s economy and national security by stemming the tide of illicit goods entering the country.”