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Powerful Customs Drug Seizure Exposes Smuggling Plot

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11 months ago

November 18, 2025

Customs Drug Seizure at Tin Can Port uncovers illicit drugs worth over ₦2.5bn, marking a major victory against smuggling networks

According to the Nigeria Customs Service, a Customs Drug Seizure at the Tin Can Island Port Command has exposed a major smuggling attempt after officers intercepted narcotics valued at more than ₦2.5 billion.

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The seizure followed a routine examination on 6 November at a bonded terminal where a 40-foot container, declared as carrying two used vehicles and household items, was found to contain concealed drugs.

Comptroller Frank Onyeka confirmed that a joint inspection involving Customs enforcement officers, the CIU, NDLEA, DSS and the Nigeria Police uncovered 500 grams of methamphetamine valued at ₦7.5 million and 49 packages of Molly weighing 105.5 kilogrammes with an estimated street value of ₦2.5 billion.

He noted that the total value stood at ₦2,507,500,000 and described the interception as a decisive demonstration of the Service’s vigilance.

Onyeka said the operation highlights ongoing attempts by criminal networks to exploit Nigeria’s trade routes.

He emphasised that this Customs Drug Seizure sends a powerful message that officers remain determined to detect and dismantle illicit activities that threaten national security, economic stability and public safety.

He also praised the guidance of Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi and the professionalism of partner security agencies.

In line with established inter-agency cooperation, the seized items were handed over to the NDLEA.

Receiving the drugs, NDLEA Commander Daniel Onyishi commended the seamless collaboration, stressing that unified efforts will ensure illicit substances do not pass through the port.

In a related development, the NCS Federal Operations Unit Zone C intercepted 151 wraps of Cannabis Sativa weighing 77.5kg and 15 wraps of Canadian Loud weighing 8.6kg.

The substances were recovered as traffickers attempted to evade detection.

Comptroller Bishir Balogun credited the success to intelligence gathering and officer vigilance, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to curbing smuggling and supporting the NDLEA’s mandate.

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Across both operations, the Customs Drug Seizure efforts underline ongoing national security priorities as officers continue to protect trade integrity and urge the public to provide credible information that can help dismantle criminal networks.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

Published

8 hours ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.