The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently returned 21 luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and Range Rovers, smuggled into the country from Canada. This action is part of efforts to combat the rising trend of stolen vehicles entering West Africa, a growing concern for security and business.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully returned 21 luxury vehicles, worth billions of naira, that were reportedly stolen from Canada and smuggled into Nigeria. Among the vehicles seized are high-end models such as a Lamborghini Huracan, a Rolls-Royce, Range Rovers, and a Mercedes-AMG GT. The Customs operation, which took place on November 26, 2024, is part of intensified efforts to curb the trafficking of stolen vehicles into West Africa, a region that has become a destination for stolen vehicles from Europe, North America, and beyond.
Comptroller General of NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized the importance of tackling the illegal vehicle trade, which has contributed to the rise in stolen vehicles entering Nigeria. Adeniyi highlighted that these illicit activities undermine the local automotive market, harm international business relations, and complicate Nigeria’s security challenges.
He added that combating vehicle trafficking aligns with President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda to position Nigeria as a trusted hub for international commerce. The NCS's commitment to curbing this criminal enterprise is part of broader efforts to safeguard the country’s economy and maintain security.
