The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with expired disposable vape products at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command in Lagos, with a duty-paid value of ₦809.6 million.
Speaking during a press briefing, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Bolaji Adigun, said the seizure was made following a thorough cargo examination by officers of the command.
According to Adigun, the container, identified as TIIU4739360, contained 18 pallets of disposable vape products. The shipment consisted of 484 cartons and a total of 182,340 pieces of disposable vapes.
He explained that the products had expiry dates ranging from 2022 to 2026, making them unfit for public consumption and posing a serious health risk.
The Customs boss said the seized items would be handed over to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal in line with existing procedures.
Adigun also announced that the KLT Command generated ₦19.4 billion in revenue in June 2026, compared to ₦14.3 billion recorded in June 2025, representing an increase of ₦5.04 billion (35%).
He attributed the improved performance to enhanced cargo inspections, stronger stakeholder compliance, intelligence-driven operations, and effective trade facilitation.
The Acting Controller reaffirmed the command's commitment to preventing the importation of expired, prohibited, and falsely declared goods while promoting legitimate trade and protecting public health.
He urged importers and licensed customs agents to comply with all import regulations and encouraged them to participate in the Nigeria Customs Service's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme and Advance Ruling System to improve compliance and facilitate trade.
Adigun also commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the officers of the command, partner government agencies, terminal operators, and other stakeholders for their continued support in safeguarding Nigeria's economy and public health.
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