The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command’s Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, on Friday, August 30, 2024, declared that the Command generated N18, 078, 967, 686.49 as income.
Dr Oramalugo acknowledged this at a press convention held on Friday, on the Command’s headquarters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The space Controller mentioned the Command had, from January to August 29, 2024, cumulatively generated N48, 743, 215, 625 .64 (Forty-eight billion, seven hundred and forty-three million, 2 hundred and fifteen thousand, 600 and twenty-five naira and sixty-four kobo as income.
He mentioned the generated income masking the interval January to August 2024, signified a 2.74 p.c improve in comparison with the sum of ₦47,408,251,086.73 (Forty-seven billion, 4 hundred and eight million, 2 hundred and fifty-one thousand, eighty-six naira and seventy-three kobo) collected as income for the interval of January to August 2023.
Speaking on the Command’s efforts at combating anti-smuggling actions, Oramalugo disclosed that the Command seized 753 kegs and 94 drums (40, 915 litres) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) with obligation paid worth (DPV) of N27, 894, 900.00; 2,448 wraps and 11 sachets (2,020 kg) of Cannabis Sativa with DPV of N148, 932, 000.00; 2,183 (50kg) luggage of international parboiled rice with DPV of N192,104,000.00; 2,667 items of used tyres with DPV of N254, 839, 500.00.
Other seizures made by the Comm and embrace 24 bakes of used clothes with DPV of N17, 280,000.00; 01 used Mazda automobile (626) with DPV of N3,600,000.00; 01 used Pick-up Truck with DPV of N7,700,000.00; 01(10 tyres) used DAF Truck with DPV of N30, 800,000.00 and 01(6 tyres) used DAF Truck with DPV of N30,000,000.00.
Dr Oramalugo mentioned that within the spirit of interagency collaboration, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) BA Adeniyi, had given approval to the Command handy over the two,448 (Two thousand 4 hundred and forty-eight) wraps and one other 11 (eleven) sachets of Cannabis Sativa price ₦148,932,000.00 (One hundred and forty-eight million, 9 hundred and thirty-two thousand naira) to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command.
He additionally mentioned the Command had obtained approval to public sale the intercepted Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) listed as a part of the seizures, resulting from its inflammable nature.
“A total of 40,915 litres of Petroleum PMS with a Duty Paid Value of ₦27,894,900.00 (Twenty-seven million, eight hundred and ninety-four thousand, nine hundred naira only), have been auctioned during the period covering June 14th to August 29th, 2024,” Oramalugo mentioned.
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“I want to level out that in a bid to sort out the ever-evolving techniques of smugglers the Command is presently adopting numerous technological improvements in addition to strengthening our collaboration with different safety companies, stakeholders and most of the people to fight smuggling and shield our financial system from the risks of illicit commerce.
“I want to additionally emphasise that these seizures characterize a major blow to smugglers and a win for lawful commerce and financial stability. The milestone recorded right here at the moment is a results of strategic intelligence gathering, elevated patrols, and the dedication of Command’s officers who’ve demonstrated distinctive vigilance and dedication to obligation.
“As we move forward, the Oyo/Osun Area Command remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service in all our operations. We would continue to leverage technology and innovative practices in line with the new NCS Act of 2023 to further enhance our operations and deliver on our mandate,” Oramalugo mentioned.
Representative of the State Command, NDLEA, on the occasion, ACN Wokoma Terry, PSO Operatives, whereas talking with journalists after a proper handing over by the realm Command’s Controller, mentioned: “The drugs will be destroyed since there no suspect attached. The seizure is a massive one. Every crime in any clime starts with drugs, and in collaboration with the Customs, we will sustain the war against drug trafficking.”
Dr Oramalugo expressed his appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde, the CGC, BA Adeniyi, conventional rulers in each Oyo and Osun states, sister safety companies, sister models of the Customs Service and different stakeholders for his or her continued assist and collaboration.
“Together, we will build on our successes and overcome the challenges ahead as we strive to fulfill our mandate under the Nigeria Customs Service Act,” Oramalugo mentioned.