Customs Intercepts 25kg of Cocaine worth N1bn Along Seme Border

The Nigeria Customs Service on Friday said that it intercepted 25 kilograms of cocaine worth over N1 billion along Seme border.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, stated this during the handing over of the substance to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ikeja.

Adeniyi who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Enforcement, Timi Bomodi, said that
in connection with this seizure, one suspect was promptly arrested.

“It is with a deep sense of duty and pride that I address you today regarding a significant enforcement success achieved by the vigilant operatives of our Seme Area Command.

“In the early hours of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 0300 hours along the Badagry-Seme axis, our dedicated officers intercepted a Toyota Highlander vehicle conveying 22 packages of substances suspected to be cocaine. The total weight of the illicit consignment is 25 kilograms,” he said.

According to him, this timely interception was not a matter of chance but the direct result of actionable intelligence received and swiftly acted upon by the Seme Area Command, under the able leadership of Comptroller Wale Adenuga.

“I commend the professionalism, alertness, and unwavering commitment displayed by our officers in this operation. Their actions have once again demonstrated the Nigeria Customs Service’s resolve to safeguard our borders and protect our society from the scourge of narcotic trafficking.

“This seizure aligns perfectly with the provisions of Section 55(1)(c) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, which empowers the Service to enforce prohibitions and restrictions on imports and exports relating to the protection of the health and life of humans, animals, or plants-clearly encompassing the fight against dangerous narcotics that threaten public health and national security.

“Furthermore, in line with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2024, and to strengthen the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our two agencies, the suspected cocaine, the means of conveyance (the Toyota Highlander vehicle), and the arrested suspect have been formally handed over to ACG N Abubakar Liman Wali, Commander of the NDLEA Lagos Strategic Command,” he explained.

He added that this seamless collaboration underscores the two agencies shared commitment to combating drug trafficking through coordinated efforts, intelligence sharing, and joint operations.

“This achievement comes in the wake of our recent celebrations of International Customs Day 2026, observed under the World Customs Organization’s inspiring theme: “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment.” This theme resonates profoundly with what we have just accomplished.

“Every day, our officers stand as the first line of defense, exercising vigilance to detect and intercept threats that endanger our communities-be it smuggling, illicit trade, or the trafficking of narcotics like cocaine that destroy lives, fuel crime, and undermine societal well-being,” he added.

He said the Service’s commitment is not merely to revenue collection or trade facilitation; it is a solemn pledge to protect society.

“By acting decisively on intelligence, by collaborating with sister agencies like the NDLEA, and by upholding the rule of law, the Nigeria Customs Service embodies this theme in action.

“We remain steadfast in our vigilance, adaptive in the face of evolving threats, and unyielding in our dedication to a safer, healthier Nigeria. To our gallant officers at Seme and across all commands: your sacrifices do not go unnoticed,” he said.

However, he promised that Customs will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

“To our partners in the NDLEA: thank you for your partnership; together, we are stronger. To the Nigerian public: rest assured that your Nigeria Customs Service is fully committed to protecting you and our nation,” he said.