Customs seizes 174 wraps of Indian hemp, N720m tramadol

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina State Command, has said that it seized 174 wraps of Indian hemp and 698600 Tramadol tablets worth N720 million in the state from July, 2024, to December, 2025. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Bello Isah, said this on Monday while highlighting achievements of the command at a send forth party […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina State Command, has said that it seized 174 wraps of Indian hemp and 698600 Tramadol tablets worth N720 million in the state from July, 2024, to December, 2025.
The command’s spokesperson, Mr Bello Isah, said this on Monday while highlighting achievements of the command at a send forth party organised for Mr Idris Abba-Aji, the outgoing controller of the command who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General of Customs.
Isah said that the seized 174 wraps of cannabis reflected the command’s continued vigilance and commitment to curbing illegal activities.
He said that the 698,600 Tramadol tablets were seized within 17 months.
He added that in a bid to strengthen customs–community relations, Abba-Aji in the period under review, embarked on a seven-day tour of all border stations under his command to assess the relationship between customs, other agencies, stakeholders and the host communities to foster greater collaboration and understanding
Responding, Abba-Aji commended all members of staff of the command, the Katsina State Government, security agencies and other stakeholders for supporting him throughout his stay in the state.
He assured that the new controller of the command, Mr Tanko Dogara, would continue from where he stopped. (NAN)