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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has intercepted a suspicious consignment containing seven pouches of cannabis concealed inside a duvet cover, which arrived in Lagos from Bangkok, Thailand.
According to a statement issued by NIPOST Management on Tuesday, the parcel, addressed to a recipient in Lagos, was flagged on arrival and handed over to security agencies for further investigation.
“The Nigerian Postal Service has intercepted a consignment containing seven pouches of cannabis concealed inside a duvet cover that arrived in Lagos from Thailand.
“The shipment originated from Bangkok, Thailand, and was addressed to a recipient in Lagos. Details of the sender and receiver have been withheld as investigations are ongoing by the appropriate Security Agencies.
“This interception underscores our continued commitment to transforming the postal industry into a secure, reliable, and trusted channel of communication and commerce. It demonstrates NIPOST’s determination to protect the public from the dangers of illicit substances while safeguarding the integrity of the postal network,” the statement read.
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The postal agency stressed that the consignment had been handed over to the relevant security agencies for further action. It also reiterated its resolve to block drug traffickers from exploiting its services.
“The matter has been referred to the relevant Security Agencies for further action. In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government, NIPOST reaffirms its zero-tolerance for the use of its network for illicit and illegal activities.
“We remain resolute in safeguarding the integrity of our operations and assure the public of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that the postal industry continues to serve as a catalyst for national security, economic growth, and public trust,” the statement added.
It would be recalled that in July 2025, NIPOST had vowed to clamp down on courier companies aiding the trafficking of drugs and other illicit items through the country’s logistics network.
The agency maintained its zero-tolerance policy toward the misuse of Nigeria’s postal infrastructure, noting that it had stepped up surveillance and enforcement across the logistics industry to ensure compliance.
