ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ has announced the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker in connection with the seizure of 25kg of crystal methamphetamine, fondly called Ice, along the Gbaji–Seme Road in Lagos State.
The Comptroller of the Unit, Comptroller MS Shuaibu made this announcement during a brief handover ceremony of the seized items to representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, at the Unit’s headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.
Comptroller Shuaibu informed that the interception was made possible through credible intelligence.
According to him, “The interception took place at about 1700 hours on 17 October 2025, when a patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Uduak Monday, a suspect who was reportedly found in possession of a polythene bag tightly wrapped with sellotape.
“Upon examination, the bag was found to contain crystal methamphetamine weighing 25 kilogrammes, with an estimated street value of ₦562,500,000.
“The seizure underscored the Unit’s unwavering commitment to combating smuggling in all its forms and highlights the importance of robust inter-agency collaboration,” the Comptroller said.
Comptroller Shuaibu reaffirmed the Unit’s resolve to continue working closely with relevant agencies and Stakeholders to dismantle criminal networks operating within the Zone.
While receiving the seized items, the NDLEA Commander of Narcotics, Lagos State Strategic Command, Abubakar Liman, commended the collaborative efforts of the Service in the fight against drug trafficking.
He stressed that NCS contribution in the ongoing war against drugs is remarkable and assured that NDLEA will continue to update the Unit as the trial of the suspect progresses in court.
Liman equally commended the Unit for upholding the objectives of the memorandum of understanding signed between the two agencies.
