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Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted a large quantity of a substance suspected to be hard drugs along the Gbaji–Seme Road, underscoring the Service’s sustained drive against smuggling and illicit trade.
Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who disclosed this during a brief handover ceremony at the Unit’s headquarters in Ikeja on Wednesday, said the operation followed credible intelligence.
According to him, the interception occurred around 1700 hours on October 17, 2025, when officers apprehended one Uduak Monday in possession of a nylon bag tightly wrapped with sellotape. Upon examination, the contents were identified as Ice Crystal Methamphetamine weighing 25 kilograms, with an estimated street value of N562,500,000.
Comptroller Shuaibu noted that the seizure reflects the Unit’s unwavering commitment to combating smuggling in all its forms and highlights the importance of robust inter-agency collaboration.
“This operation demonstrates our resolve to work in synergy with relevant law enforcement agencies to dismantle criminal networks and ensure offenders face the full weight of the law,” he stated.
He added that the intercepted substance and suspect had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Receiving the exhibit and suspect on behalf of the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, the Commander of Narcotics, Lagos State Strategic Command, CN Abubakar Liman, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its consistent partnership in the national fight against drug trafficking.
“The contributions of the NCS in the ongoing war against drug trafficking are remarkable,” Liman said, assuring continued collaboration in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both agencies.
He further pledged to keep the Unit informed as the suspect’s trial progresses in court.
