The Adamawa Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted contraband goods including petroleum products, second hand clothing, unregistered drugs, donkey skin, and donkey meat with a total duty paid value exceeding ₦98 million.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Tanko, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the command headquarters in Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday.
He said the seizures were recorded over a six week period as part of intensified anti smuggling operations carried out across strategic border corridors in Adamawa and Taraba States.
According to him, operatives intercepted multiple consignments including second hand clothing and high dosage pharmaceutical products along the Savannah Numan axis in early February 2026.
He also revealed that security operatives recovered large quantities of donkey skin and dried donkey meat along the Mubi Sangere axis, describing the act as illegal wildlife trafficking and a public health concern.
Other interceptions included several jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil along routes such as Likitaba Gembu, Mubi Sahuda, Maiha Belel, and Toungo Ganye axes.
The Customs official explained that a total of 1,288 jerry cans of petrol along with additional petroleum products were confiscated, alongside thousands of litres of fuel and other restricted items.
He added that unregistered drugs, including high dosage pharmaceuticals, were also discovered among the seized goods, raising concerns about illegal drug circulation in border communities.
Comptroller Tanko emphasized that the command remains committed to curbing smuggling activities that threaten national security, economic ility, and public health.
He warned smugglers to desist from illegal activities or face strict enforcement actions in line with Customs regulations.
The Nigeria Customs Service reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen border surveillance and improve intelligence driven operations across all entry points in the region.
Authorities said the latest seizures highlight ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal supply chains and protect the Nigerian economy from illicit trade.
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