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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted cannabis sativa and other contraband goods with a combined duty paid value of over N268 million in separate operations within Kaduna State.
According to the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nuruddeen, the major bust occurred in the early hours of August 21, 2025, when officers acting on credible intelligence stopped a vehicle at the Zaria flyover along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.
“On searching the vehicle, operatives discovered nine sacks containing 185 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa, weighing 89.6 kilograms.
“The seized substance was valued at N48.5 million.
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“A male suspect, identified as Shamsu Nafi’u, was arrested and handed over with the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
In a separate operation, three additional 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 duty paid value of these items was put at N220.45 million, Nura added.
The Comptroller of FOU Zone B, AM Alkali, commended the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and his management team for their support, assuring 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,” Comptroller Alkali was quoted.
