The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Area Command has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with security agencies and stakeholders in line with the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi which is anchored on consolidation, collaboration and innovation, following an
intelligence-driven operations by its officers have disrupted multiple smuggling activities in Kano and Jigawa States, intercepting prohibited goods valued at more than ₦1.01 billion and leading to several arrests within two months.
Speaking during his maiden press briefing at the Customs House, Bompai, Kano, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Usman Adamu, said the seizures were the result of intelligence-driven operations, coordinated patrols and strengthened collaboration with other security and regulatory agencies.
According to him, the interceptions, which occurred between January and early March 2026,range from products and trafficked wildlife.
He explained that the enforcement actions were aimed at protecting the nation’s economy, safeguarding public health and preventing revenue leakages arising from illicit cross-border trade.
Beyond contraband goods, the Command also handled cases linked to livestock theft and wildlife trafficking.
Adamu further revealed that wildlife trafficking also featured among the interceptions as officers rescued a live lion cub within Kano metropolis and arrested two suspects in connection with the illegal possession of the a
The Command also intercepted one live pangolin and another dead specimen around the Na’ibawa axis of Kano, while a second live pangolin was later seized along the Kano–Maiduguri road.
Adamu noted that the wildlife seizures is in line with the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
“In total, the Command recorded seizures of nine major categories of prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value exceeding ₦1.018 billion within the period under review,” he said.
Adamu warned individuals involved in smuggling and other forms of economic sabotage to desist, stressing that the Command would continue to intensify surveillance and enforcement operations within its jurisdiction.
