The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a remarkable 611.26% increase in the duty-paid value (DPV) of seized items in the first half of 2024, totaling ₦843,424,000.00.
This achievement is attributed to the leadership and morale of the officers, as well as effective policy implementation.
The Command’s half-year performance report reveals:
– 26 incidents of seizures, valued at ₦843,424,000.00 in DPV
– A significant increase of ₦724,842,665.00 from the 2023 performance of ₦118,581,335
– Top commodities seized include:
– 5,685 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, worth ₦711,700,500
– 925 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, worth ₦97,448,000.00
– 21,500 liters of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), worth ₦14,186,000.00
The Western Marine Command, under the leadership of Comptroller PK Bamisaiye, remains committed to enforcing anti-smuggling functions and supporting the Service’s efforts to minimize smuggling.