In a major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud; a potent strain of cannabis, hidden inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle.

According to the Command’s spokesperson, CSC Isah Sulaiman, the seizure occurred barely 24 hours after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) Apapa Port Command, received a World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit. The illicit substance was concealed in Thirteen (13) bags within one of four vehicles contained in a single import consignment.

A detailed weighing confirmed the breakdown as Ten bags at 25kg each, One at 29kg, and Two at 34.5kg and 34kg respectively, totaling 347.5kg.

This marks the fourth significant joint drug interception by the NCS and NDLEA at Apapa Port in under Two (2) months, underscoring Comptroller Oshoba’s firm commitment that no cargo wthether import or export will pass through the port without thorough examination.

Reacting to the bust, Comptroller Oshoba warns that “Any attempt by criminal elements to traffic prohibited items through Apapa Port will be detected and thwarted. We remain vigilant and resolute in the discharge of our duty to protect our society and national security.”

The operation highlights the exemplary inter-agency collaboration championed by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD. Through intelligence sharing and joint efforts, NCS and NDLEA officers have consistently outmaneuvered smuggling networks in Nigeria’s maritime sector.

Comptroller Oshoba noted that the seizure is a direct outcome of this strengthened partnership and emphasized that the upcoming deployment of a high-capacity 200-container-per-hour drive-through scanner will further enhance technology-driven anti-smuggling operations.

Both agencies’ Standard Operating Procedures continue to foster zero tolerance, unwavering professionalism and seamless cooperation among officers.In line with established protocols, the seized 347.5kg of Canadian Loud has been formally handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution of associated suspects.

The latest success builds on the recognition accorded to Comptroller Oshoba and NDLEA Apapa Special Area Commander Mohammed Tukur, who were both awarded the WCO Certificate of Merit on Monday, 26 January 2026, in Abuja as part of activities commemorating the International Customs Day celebrations in Nigeria.

This interception aligns with the 2026 ICD theme: “Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment.”

The CAC reaffirms the Commamd’s dedication to facilitating legitimate trade while intensifying efforts to disrupt illicit activities and safeguard society.

Residents of Sagamu Local Government and its neighbouring Aiyepe in Odogbolu Local government have continue to laud the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the completing and commissioning of the Sagamu – Aiyepe road which was in a deplorable manner before now.

In an interview conducted by Journalists in Sagamu and Aiyepe towns to get information on the post construction experience of residents and motorists, it was discovered that the feeling was ecstatic as the people could not hide their happiness.

Earlier, it was revealed by the Sagamu local government Chairman, Ogbeni Jubril Odulate during the recent commissioning that the road had been abandoned, which had made it almost isolated and inaccessible for road users and residents, a situation that had stalled business activities.

The Chairman, who had expressed appreciation to the Government on behalf of the people, noted that the new reconstruction would aid business activities, improve lives and reduce wasted man-hours, called on the residents to jointly watch against any act that could jeopardise the lifespan of the road.

His counterpart in Odogbolu Local Government, Dr. Babatunde Diya who had also spoken in an interview expressed appreciation to the Governor for the reconstruction of the road, saying that it would improve connectivity and facilitate transportation seamlessly for passengers from neighbouring communities without necessarily going through the Sagamu- Benin Expressway.

He added that the facility would enhance the socio economic of the State as it would attract investors and increase the Internally Generated Revenue, urging residents and motorists to ensure judicious use of the facility and imbibe a strong maintenance culture.

In separate interviews, a farmer, Opeoluwa Ayinde and a trader, Bright Samuel, both residents of Sagamu, appreciated the Government for the reconstruction, revealing that before now, houses in the area were usually flooded during the rainy season because of the deplorable state of the road which had made many people to relocate to other places and that, neglects by motorists had affected sales in the area, but with the reconstruction, the socio economic development of the area would pick up instantly, a situation they said would improve their livelihood.

Other residents that were interviewed in Aiyepe town, that included Taiwo Onasile and Mrs. Mistura Adekoya said that the new road would significantly revive their moribund business and would make accessibility to Sagamu’s market to sell their farm produce easier unlike before.

It would be recalled that, the Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun had recently commissioned the newly completed Sagamu Aiyepe road as part of the fulfilment of his assurances to enhance the living standards of the citizens.