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Oyo/Osun Customs command reiterates commitment to end smuggling
Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to put an end to activities of Smugglers in the zone through an anti-smuggling operation codenamed ‘Operation Fish Out’.
The Customs Area Controller, Adamu R Abdulkadir !!disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the seizures at the command officer in Ibadan.
Abdulkadir, who lamented that the smugglers are frustrating and retarding the effort of the government in promoting local production aimed at boosting the country’s economy, assured that the command under his watch will continue to take battle to the door steps of the smugglers.
” We shall deploy all our strength and available logistics to ensure sucesses in the battle against those who like to dare the capability of officers of Oyo/Osun Area command , Oyo and Osun states will be unbearable for economic saboteurs”, he said.
The Customs Chief, also acknowledged the support of sister agencies including Police, DSS, Nigerian Army, Oyo state Operation Burst, Amotekun, as well as contributions of other stakeholders such as community leaders, traditional rulers in Oyo and Osun for their efforts.
He added that the Customs and Excise management act (CEMA) Cap C45-LFN 2004 empower them to search premises for uncustom goods and power to give reward to informants who give genuine intelligence to help improve the capabilities of the command anti -smuggling duties.
Abdulkadir who commended the efforts of the command’s officers for their resilience in the face of many challenges, however warned that anyone wanting to test their resolve by daring to smuggle be assuured that the long arm of law will certainly catch up with such recalcitrant fellow.
He revealed that the command was able to generate a sum of N4’895,772,769,90 ( Four Billion Eight Hundred and Ninety Five Million Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Thousands, Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine Nara, Ninety Kobo) for the month of January 2021.
He explained further that between 19th Nov 2020 and 31 january 2021, the command has made a series of seisures of detention and seizures amounting to a total duty paid value of N393,420,494, ( Three Hundred and ninety three Million, four hundred and Twenty thousands, four hunded and Ninety Four Naira only.
Item seized include: 8 Units of Toyota Camry( 2020 models) with DPV of N211,541,3200., I used Toyotal Highlander ( 2019 model) with a DPV of N33,710, 363, 220 kegs x 25 litres of premiusm motor spirit, 3052 of foreign parboiled rice with Dutu Paid Value of N124,477,488.00, 8×25 litrs of Vegetable Oil with DPV N217,251.00, 60 bales of Second Hand clothing, Okroka with DPV of N15,034, 143 and 246 peices of Used Tyres with DPV of 2,698,866.00 and 10 Units of Motorcycle used as means of conveyance for smuggling rice with DPV of N1,219,000.00
Also 20kg of canabis sativa with a duty paid value og N4, 526, 063, was seized and he said would be handed over to the National Drug and Law Enforcement Agence NDLEA for further action.
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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