Nigeria Customs Service operatives in Ogun State have intercepted a luxury bus conveying military camouflage uniforms and large quantities of suspected cannabis worth over N259 million along the Shagamu-Benin Highway.
The seizure was announced on Sunday during a press briefing at the Ogun I Area Command headquarters in Idiroko by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller OO Afeni.
According to the Customs boss, the interception followed an intelligence-led operation carried out on May 17, 2026, at about 1:30 a.m. Officers attached to the command trailed and stopped the unregistered luxury bus suspected to be transporting contraband under the guise of legitimate commercial activity.
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered 197 camouflage trousers and shorts, five complete camouflage outfits, 32 camouflage inner wears, and 32 camouflage tops concealed in unmarked cartons.
Customs officers also recovered 154 parcels of Cannabis Indica, popularly known as “Canadian Loud,” as well as seven parcels of another synthetic cannabis strain identified as “Colorado.” Other items discovered in the bus are still under investigation.
Afeni said the combined street value of the seized drugs and military apparel was estimated at N259.6 million.
He described the discovery of military uniforms alongside illicit drugs as a major national security concern, warning that unauthorized possession of military regalia is often linked to impersonation and criminal activities.
“The combination of illicit drugs and military regalia in a single catch suggests a coordinated attempt to undermine national security,” he said.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure and will be handed over, alongside the confiscated cannabis, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Idiroko for further investigation and prosecution.
The Customs command said the operation highlights its renewed focus on intelligence-driven enforcement aimed at combating smuggling networks operating through inland routes and federal highways.
Afeni reiterated the agency’s commitment to tackling smuggling, drug trafficking, and other cross-border crimes, warning smugglers that security operatives would continue to intensify surveillance across Ogun State transit corridors.
He also urged members of the public to support security agencies with timely information on suspicious movements and illegal activities.