Customs Hands Over Seized N1bn Worth Of Cocaine To NDLEA
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command have intercepted 22 packages of suspected cocaine worth N1 billion, concealed in a vehicle along the Badagry–Seme corridor, reinforcing ongoing inter-agency efforts against cross-border drug trafficking.
The handover ceremony took place on Friday, 13 February 2026, at the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Enforcement, Investigation and Inspection, Timi Bomodi.
DCG Bomodi said the interception occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at about 0300hrs along the corridor. “Our dedicated officers intercepted a Toyota Highlander carrying 22 packages suspected to be cocaine. These substances were carefully hidden in a special bunker underneath the vehicle’s axle, so expertly concealed that, for the eagle eyes of our officers, it would have been virtually impossible to detect,’’ he stated.
He added that one suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure. “This operation, led by officers of the Seme Area Command under Wale Adenuga, demonstrates the Service’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and protecting society from the scourge of narcotics,” DCG Bomodi said.
The seizure aligns with Section 55(1)(C) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, empowering the Service to enforce prohibitions relating to public health and national security. DCG Bomodi highlighted the strong link between illicit drugs and insecurity, noting that sustained collaboration among government agencies is critical to combating narcotics trafficking.
In line with inter-agency cooperation, the seized cocaine and the arrested suspect were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Receiving the items, Assistant Commander General of NDLEA Lagos Strategic Command, Abubakar Wali, commended the partnership.
“The handover underscores the effectiveness of the MOU between the NDLEA and NCS, as well as the value of inter-agency collaboration in curbing cross-border drug trafficking,” Wali said. He assured that the suspect and exhibits will undergo thorough investigation and forensic analysis to ensure all involved are brought to justice.
