IDIROKO, OGUN — Sept 30th 2026— There is no hiding place for smugglers and economic saboteurs in Ogun border corridors.
This was the warning from the new Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun 1 Command, Deputy Comptroller A.A. Ibrahim, as he assumed office on Wednesday at Idiroko.
Ibrahim, who took over from Deputy Comptroller O.O. Afeni, said strict adherence to professionalism, integrity, discipline and ethical conduct in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, would be his watchword.
Describing Afeni’s tenure as a legacy worthy of emulation, he commended him for landmark strides in anti-smuggling, revenue generation and stakeholder collaboration.
“Ogun 1 is a unique and demanding operational environment characterised by extensive borders and vibrant economic activities,” Ibrahim noted, promising to deepen gains in community relations, operational efficiency, intelligence-led enforcement, CSR, trade facilitation and stakeholder collaboration.
He urged officers and men to remain disciplined and professional, and assured traditional rulers, stakeholders and border operators of an open-door policy to promote peaceful coexistence and legitimate economic activities.
“We Will Be Firm, Fair, Intelligence-Driven”
“Under my leadership, the Command will not tolerate acts of economic sabotage. We shall employ all lawful and legitimate means to combat smuggling, protect government revenue and ensure compliance with extant trade laws. Our approach will be firm, fair, professional and intelligence-driven,” Ibrahim declared.
He described Ogun 1 as strategic and solicited support and prayers.
Afeni Bows Out With Superlative Scorecard
In his valedictory speech, Deputy Comptroller Afeni said the Command strengthened collaboration with DSS, Army, Police, Immigration, NDLEA and others to combat cross-border crimes, while sustaining engagement with traditional rulers, youth leaders and border community associations to build trust.
On revenue, he said the Command had a target of N545,348,440.12 but generated *N896,539,138* between January and August 2026 — exceeding target by N350,713,920.82.
On export, the Command recorded *31,177 metric tonnes* with FOB value of *N4,644,740,110.09* — against zero export in corresponding period of 2025.
On anti-smuggling, between December 4, 2025 and September 29, 2026, the Command recorded *327 seizures* with DPV of *N14,750,394,251.92*, including:
32,449 parcels of Cannabis Sativa including Colorado and Ghana Loud; 50 sacks of raw cannabis; 19,525 litres of PMS; 8,787 cartons of spaghetti; 11,578 bags of foreign rice (12 truckloads); 6,453 kegs of vegetable oil; six live pangolins; 2,128 live cartridges; 1,315 Riodin explosives; two revolver pistols, 11 Dane guns, two locally made pistols; camouflage uniforms and kits; and seven foreign-used vehicles including a 2026 Range Rover P530 Autobiography.
Illicit drugs were handed over to NDLEA Idiroko, arms and ammunition to NCCSALW.
Afeni also listed CSR and environmental feats: sponsorship of AFENI Cup inter-school football at Iko Gateway Grammar School, July 2026; volleyball champion at inter-command athletics, August-September 2026; Green Border afforestation with hundreds of trees planted; plus two CGC CSR projects completed for commissioning — full renovation of Igiri High School, Ijofin, Ipokia LGA, and a new jetty at Ijofin to support riverine trade.
He thanked CGC Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, management, officers, traditional rulers and host communities.
Dignitaries present included Acting Controller PTML Command DC Nura Miko, senior officers from Zone A, heads of sister agencies, freight forwarders, traditional rulers, community leaders and representatives from Republic of Benin.
