Kirikiri Customs Intercepts Container of Expired Shisha Products Worth N809.6 million, Declares 35% Revenue Jump in June
The Nigeria Customs Service’s Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command has recorded a major seizure of expired disposable vape products also known as “shisha’ worth N809.6million, while posting a 35 percent increase in revenue for June 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year.
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed this at a media briefing held at the Command on Thursday, 30th July, 2026, where he presented the Command’s performance for the month and highlighted a significant achievement recorded by its Enforcement unit.
He said the Command remains committed to its statutory mandate of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement, and that the briefing offered an opportunity to showcase these efforts to the public.
According to him, the Command generated a total revenue of ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, up from ₦14,363,621,664.35 recorded in June 2025, representing an increase of ₦5,041,303,439.18.
Adigun attributed the growth to the dedication of officers and men of the Command, improved stakeholder compliance, enhanced trade facilitation, and the deployment of intelligence-driven strategies.
On enforcement, the Acting Customs Area Controller disclosed that officers of the Command, through diligent cargo examination, intercepted a 40-foot container with number TIIU4739360 containing expired disposable vape products, locally known as Shisha, with a Duty Paid Value of ₦809,698,761.
Physical examination of the container revealed 18 pallets of the products, with each pallet holding 60 cartons, and some cartons containing 20 and 40 packs respectively. Each pack held 10 pieces, bringing the total haul to 484 cartons, equivalent to 182,340 pieces.
Further examination showed the products carried different expiry dates spanning 2022 to 2026, rendering them unfit for use and posing a potential risk to public health. Adigun said the Command has begun handing over the seized items to the appropriate regulatory agency for further action and proper disposal, in line with established procedures on inter-agency collaboration.
He described the interception as a demonstration of the vigilance, professionalism, and commitment of the Command’s officers in enforcing extant laws and keeping unsafe, non-compliant goods out of the Nigerian market.
Adigun urged importers, licensed customs agents, and other stakeholders to comply strictly with import regulations, and encouraged them to take advantage of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorized Economic Operator Programme and the Advance Ruling system, which he said are designed to promote trade facilitation, enhance compliance, and improve the ease of doing business.
He assured that the Command would sustain intelligence-driven operations, effective risk management, and rigorous cargo examination to detect and intercept expired, falsely declared, prohibited, and other non-compliant goods.
The Acting Customs Area Controller commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his visionary leadership, and praised officers of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command for their dedication and resilience. He also appreciated licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers, and the compliant trading community for their cooperation, as well as partner government agencies for supporting efforts to protect the economy and safeguard public health.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to consolidating its achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement.
