The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that it confirmed the use of courier services for drug trafficking since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office.

A news article by Peoples Gazette titled “Nigerian courier services easily transporting hard drugs since Tinubu became president – NIPOST.” claimed that NIPOST said drug smuggling through courier companies has become easier since Tinubu became president.

The report claimed that NIPOST the general manager of Courier and Logistics Regulations Department in Ondo State, Oludotun Sounde, said that the activities of the illegal courier companies now pose a threat to national security and the economy, as they work out of car parks and private offices before luring unsuspecting Nigerians with ridiculously low prices.

But NIPOST, in a statement released on Sunday, said that claim is false and misleading.

“NIPOST expresses deep disappointment at the misleading headline, which falsely attributes these allegations to NIPOST and creates the unfortunate impression that the agency either confirmed or endorsed such a position. This is categorically FALSE,”said Franklin Alao, NIPOST’s spokesperson.

Alao added that “at no point has NIPOST made such a statement or associated these activities with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“NIPOST strongly condemns the use of courier and logistics channels for the trafficking of narcotics or any other illegal activity. We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy toward such abuse of postal infrastructure and our ongoing commitment to regulating the industry with transparency, integrity, and accountability.”

According to Alao, NIPOST is leading a coordinated effort to ensure compliance, surveillance, and enforcement across the sector and is currently revalidating courier operator licenses, enforcing mandatory Know-Your-Customer (KYC) protocols, and conducting compliance audits across licensed operators.