Nigeria Customs Service Seizes ₦24.3bn in Drugs

The Nigeria Customs Service reported generating ₦3.35 trillion in revenue and seizing ₦24.3 billion worth of drugs between January and May 2026. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Assistant Comptroller of Customs, disclosed these figures during a joint security briefing in Abuja.

The service processed a total of 698,817 single goods declarations and issued 112,202 pre-arrival assessment reports in this period. The revenue generation underscores the service's role in supporting national security and economic growth.

Additionally, the Customs facilitated exports valued at $1.218 billion, with a notable increase in export activity observed in April and May. The service intercepted 122 illicit drug seizures, comprising 375,457 units of narcotics, which accounted for 91% of the total quantity seized.

The Customs also recorded six major currency declaration violations and made significant achievements in wildlife protection, seizing 17 endangered wildlife trafficking cases involving 104 live animals.