The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano-Jigawa Area Command, has generated N88.925 billion in revenue between January and the first week of September 2026, while seizures and detentions during the period had a combined Duty Paid Value of N2.159 billion.
The Acting Area Comptroller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing at the Customs House, Kano, where he presented the command’s performance for July and August.
Adamu explained that the command generated N63.078 billion at the end of its half-year operations, with revenue subsequently rising by about N25 billion to N88.925 billion year-to-date.
He highlighted July as the command’s highest revenue-generating month in its history, with more than N14 billion collected.
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According to the Acting Area Comptroller, the command’s responsibilities extend beyond revenue generation to border regulation, prevention of smuggling, protection of public health and national security, as well as enforcement of relevant laws.
Adamu disclosed that the command intercepted and detained several prohibited, restricted and controlled items during the period under review.
Among the seizures were 1,491 cartons of smuggled foreign spaghetti valued at N38.74 million; 2,928 packs of foreign macaroni valued at N280.734 million; 35 bags of foreign parboiled rice valued at N8.143 million; and 19 bags of expired foreign parboiled rice valued at N475,000.
The command also seized 3,000 cans of foreign refined and packaged vegetable oil with a DPV of N431.852 million, alongside 514 cartons of different brands of soap valued at N38.068 million.
Adamu disclosed that eight suspected diverted transit trucks, commonly referred to as tractors for semi-trailers, were intercepted with a DPV of N300.906 million, while seven smuggled vehicles of different brands were seized with a combined value of N410.542 million.
He further disclosed that the command intercepted unregistered pharmaceutical products comprising 712,690 tablets of various brands, alongside 17,470 vials and ampoules.
The pharmaceutical products were subsequently handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further action.
A major highlight of the enforcement operations was the interception of 48 endangered wildlife specimens on August 25, 2026.
Adamu listed the seizure as comprising 15 primates, including chimpanzees, gorillas and bush babies; four wildcats, including civets and caracals; 25 wild birds, including crested bustards and rock fowls; two albino crocodiles and a honey badger.
Three suspects arrested in connection with the wildlife trafficking were handed over to the Special Wildlife Office of the Nigeria Customs Service for further investigation.
The Acting Comptroller described the seizure as possibly the largest and most diverse single wildlife seizure recorded in the history of the Nigeria Customs Service and potentially in the West African sub-region.
He stressed that the interception demonstrated the command’s determination to protect Nigeria’s biodiversity and fulfil its obligations under international conventions and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.
Other seizures included 6,072 pieces of counterfeit agro-packaging materials valued at N1.822 million and six diverted 40-foot transit containers valued at N645.161 million.
The command also intercepted two suspects in possession of 993.9 metres of 150-square-millimetre vandalised high-voltage aluminium conductors valued at N2.882 million.
Adamu disclosed that the suspects and the materials would be handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for further necessary action.
On anti-money laundering enforcement, the Acting Area Comptroller revealed that the command intercepted undeclared foreign currencies comprising 3,800 dollars, 21,975 pounds sterling and 827,800 Saudi Riyals.
He disclosed that the currencies and two suspects had been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate for further investigation.
Adamu also raised concern over the use of government vehicle number plates by some suspected smugglers, describing the practice as an attempt to evade Customs control.
He warned that the command would continue to monitor the trend and take appropriate enforcement action.
While assuring legitimate traders of the command’s support, Adamu urged businesses to comply with Customs laws and procedures, noting that compliance would reduce delays and promote predictable trade.
The Acting Area Comptroller further explained that the service would continue to support legitimate businesses through trade facilitation initiatives, including the Authorised Economic Operator, Advance Ruling and One Stop Shop mechanisms.
Adamu commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the service for their support, while appreciating officers and men of the command, sister agencies, stakeholders and the media for their collaboration.
