Officers from the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted 22 packages of suspected cocaine along the Badagry-Seme corridor.
The seizure weighed 25 kilograms and carried a street value of N1 billion. Authorities arrested a male suspect and confiscated the Toyota Highlander vehicle used in the attempt. The operation highlighted intensified efforts against drug trafficking.
The Interception
NCS officers acted on credible intelligence in the early hours of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. At approximately 3:00 a.m., they stopped the vehicle along the Oloko axis in Badagry, Lagos State.
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the comptroller-general of customs, stated through his representative that dedicated officers intercepted the Toyota Highlander carrying the illicit substances.
Furthermore, the Seme Area Command, led by Comptroller Timi Bomodi during the event, executed the stop swiftly. Timi Bomodi, the deputy comptroller general in charge of enforcement, investigation, and inspection, explained the details.
He said, “In the early hours of Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at approximately 0300 hours along the Badagry-Seme axis, our dedicated officers intercepted a Toyota Highlander vehicle conveying 22 packages of substances suspected to be cocaine.” The total weight reached 25 kilograms.
The Handover Ceremony
Authorities transferred the seized items to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday, February 13, 2026. Moreover the ceremony occurred at the Federal Operations Unit Zone A in Ikeja, Lagos. NCS handed over the cocaine, the vehicle, and the suspect to NDLEA officials.
Bomodi represented Adeniyi at the event. He noted, “Furthermore, in line with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2024, and to strengthen the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies.”
“The suspected cocaine, the means of conveyance, and the arrested suspect have been formally handed over to NDLEA.” This action reinforced inter agency collaboration.
Strengthening Anti-Drug Efforts
The operation stemmed from ongoing partnerships between NCS and NDLEA. Adeniyi emphasized the role of intelligence and rapid response in curbing smuggling. Meanwhile NCS unveiled plans for paperless operations by mid-2026, but the focus remained on the drug bust.
In conclusion, NDLEA received the items for further investigation and prosecution. The handover underscored commitments to combat transnational drug networks across borders.
