Customs Records Major Anti-Smuggling Breakthroughs in South-West473 attempts foiled, ₦5.5bn recovered as FOU Zone ‘A’ intensifies operations
Victoria Silvanus The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded significant breakthroughs in its anti-smuggling operations across South-West Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the nation’s economy and securing its borders. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu disclosed this during a press briefing held on May 5, 2026,he highlighted the unit’s achievements over an eight-week period, emphasizing a renewed offensive against economic sabotage and illicit trade. According to the Comptroller, the unit successfully intercepted 473 smuggling attempts through enhanced surveillance, intelligence sharing, and inter-agency collaboration. “Our resolve remains firm. We will not relent in our efforts to dismantle smuggling networks and safeguard the nation’s economic interests,” Aliyu said. The seizures included 8,794 bags of foreign rice (equivalent to 15 trailer loads), 22 used vehicles, 328 bales of used clothing, 31,705 litres of P...