The Nigeria Customs Service’s Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command said it intercepted a 40-foot container, registration number TIIU4739360, loaded with expired disposable vapes during a thorough cargo examination, with a total duty-paid value of N809.6m
The Acting Customs Area Controller in charge of KLT
Command, Bolaji Adigun, announced this during a press briefing at the command
recently.
Adigun
also highlighted the command’s revenue performance for June 2026, announcing
that the KLT Area Command generated a total revenue of N19.4bn in June 2026, as
against the total sum of N14.3bn generated in the corresponding period of June
2025.
“This
reflects an increase of N5.041bn, representing a 35 per cent increase. In
furtherance of this mandate, officers of the command, through diligent cargo
examination, intercepted a 40-foot container with container number TIIU4739360
containing expired disposable vape with a total duty-paid value of N809.6m,”
Adigun said.
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Adigun
explained that physical examination of the container revealed 18 pallets of
disposable vape products.
He
added that each pallet contained 60 cartons, with some cartons containing 20
packs and others 40 packs, respectively.
“Each
pack contained 10 pieces, bringing the total quantity to 484 cartons and
182,340 pieces. Further examination established that the products had different
expiry dates of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, rendering them
unfit for use and posing a potential risk to public health,” he added.
The
CAC stressed it had commenced the process of handing over the seized items to
the appropriate government agency for further regulatory action and proper
disposal in line with established procedures and the command’s commitment to
inter-agency collaboration.
He
attributed the achievement to the dedication of officers and men of the
command, improved stakeholder compliance, enhanced trade facilitation, and the
deployment of intelligence-driven strategies.
Adigun
stated that the command remains committed to its statutory responsibilities of
revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement activities, adding that
the briefing was an opportunity to present the command’s performance and
highlight significant achievements recorded in the Enforcement Unit.
He
said the command remains dedicated to facilitating legitimate trade and
boosting revenue generation while maintaining a strong enforcement stance to
protect the nation’s economy and the welfare of Nigerians.
Adigun
noted that the interception demonstrates the vigilance, professionalism, and
commitment of the officers and men of the command in enforcing extant laws and
preventing unsafe and non-compliant goods from entering the Nigerian market.
He
urged importers, licensed customs agents, and other stakeholders to ensure
strict compliance with all applicable import regulations.
The
CAC also encouraged licensed customs agents and importers to take advantage of
the NCS’s Authorised Economic Operator Programme and the Advance Ruling System,
which are designed to promote trade facilitation, enhance compliance, provide
greater predictability in customs processes, and improve the ease of doing
business.
He
also assured that the command will continue to deploy intelligence-driven
operations, effective risk management, and stringent cargo examination
procedures to detect and intercept expired, falsely declared, prohibited, and
other non-compliant goods while contributing to national economic growth,
public health, and security.
Adigun
expressed profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale
Adeniyi, and his management team for their visionary leadership and strategic
guidance.
He
also commended the officers and men of the command for their dedication,
resilience, and commitment to duty, which have continued to translate into
outstanding operational achievements.
The
Acting CAC further appreciated stakeholders, including licensed customs agents,
terminal operators, importers, and the compliant trading community, for their
cooperation and adherence to extant laws and regulations.
He
equally acknowledged the invaluable support of partner government agencies,
whose collaboration strengthens collective efforts in protecting the nation’s
economy, securing borders, and safeguarding public health.
Adigun
reaffirmed the command’s commitment to consolidating achievements in revenue
generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement activities while remaining
steadfast in protecting the nation’s economy and improving the wellbeing of
Nigerians.
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