The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disassociated itself from an online publication making unfounded claims about the conduct of officers along the Seme corridor.
The spokesman for Seme Area Command, CSC Isah Sulaiman, clarified this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
“The attention of the command has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating online, making unfounded claims about the conduct of officers along the Seme corridor.
“The command categorically disassociates itself from the said report and urges the public to disregard it in its entirety.
“Since the assumption of office by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, in Sept. 2025, enforcement activities along the Lagos–Abidjan corridor have been significantly strengthened.
“This is through enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Military and other sister security agencies.
“The reactivation of the Joint Border Security Meeting has further reinforced joint operations aimed at curbing smuggling.
“As enforcement intensifies during the yuletide season, the command is aware that individuals whose illegal activities have been disrupted may resort to misinformation and sensational reporting,” he said.
Sulaiman, however, said that these attempts are unsurprising, adding that they would not distract the command from carrying out its lawful duties.
“For clarity, between Sept.9, 2025 till date, the command recorded the seizure of over 4,000 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice.
“Others are five trailer loads of expired flour, endangered species (Lion Cub and Patas Monkeys) and over 2,000 parcels of Cannabis Sativa among other seizures.
“These results reflect the renewed operational drive to protect Nigeria’s economic interests.
“Under the leadership of Adenuga, the revenue of the command has improved significantly, rising from average of N500m and N600m monthly revenue collection to over ₦1.5 billion in September and exceeding ₦2.5 billion in October, an increase of more than 300 per cent.
“This growth is attributed to blocked leakages, strengthened enforcement, and enhanced facilitation of legitimate trade,” he said.
Sulaiman, however, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and zero tolerance for corruption or misconduct.
“With the continuous support of the CGC and the management team, the command will sustain its efforts in safeguarding national security, enforcing compliance and facilitating lawful trade through the corridor,” he said. (NAN)
