Customs seize over two million tramadol tablets in Benin City
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Owerri, has intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs in Benin City, Edo State. According to Bashir Balogun, the operation led to the seizure of over two million tramadol tablets and 10,000 bottles of barcadin codeine syrup. The drugs, valued at N1.056bn, were concealed in a truck along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway. Balogun emphasized the agency’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and safeguarding national security.
What we know
- Bashir Balogun said the intercepted truck contained over two million tramadol tablets and 10,000 bottles of barcadin codeine syrup.
- The seizure was made on March 15, 2026, along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City, Edo State.
- The drugs have a total duty paid value of N1.056bn.
- The driver of the truck attempted to escape but abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushland.
- Balogun stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the smuggling attempt.
