Ogun State is responsible for 65 percent of the fuel that is smuggled, while Lagos State is responsible for 35 percent of the fuel.
It was revealed on Monday by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) that they had successfully intercepted 28,300 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which is usually referred to as fuel, under the Zone A Command of the Service.
At the Customs Training College in Ikeja, the Comptroller General of the Service, Adewale Adeniyi, made a statement concerning the smuggling of fuel in the South-West Zone.
He stated that Ogun State is responsible for 65 percent of the fuel that is smuggled, while Lagos State is responsible for 35 percent of the fuel.
The head of Customs stated that the full examination of the pattern of seizures across the axis, which gave substantial insights into the dynamic smuggling techniques and main routes that are being used by saboteurs, was carried out.
He went on to say that the Imeko-Afon axis in Ogun State is responsible for 25 percent of the overall seizures, while the Ilaro-Ojodan route is responsible for 22 percent, and the Owode-Ajilete route is responsible for 18 percent, bringing the total to 65 percent.
Adewala said, “The first corridor is the Badagry-Seme corridor, which accounts for approximately 35 per cent of the total seizures.
“The second identified corridor is the Imeko-Afon axis in Ogun State with 25 per cent of total seizures while Ilaro-Ojodan contributes 22 per cent. Owode-Ajilete route is responsible for 18 per cent.
“The operational data reveals several emerging trends in smuggling tactics that warrant our attention.”
Adewale emphasized that the intelligence-driven operation that took place between January 11 and February 23, 2025 by Customs agents resulted in the discovery of 28,300 liters of gasoline that had been diverted using a variety of concealment methods and smuggling techniques.
This was one of the contrabands that was confiscated. He estimated that the worth of these items when duty was paid was N35.8 million.
In addition, three vehicles that were used by the smugglers as a means of transportation were taken into custody, as stated by Adeniyi.
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