With the rampant, indiscriminate and unpredictable ways that vehicles already in Nigeria can be stopped and siezed by customs (Kinda Scary )

I want to know if there's a way that vehicles from Cotonou (Lets say 1997/1998) can avoid not getting seized when its already on Nigeria soil?

From my understanding, its not uncommon to have vehicles that are already in use (in Nigeria) for 3-5years to have customs require proof of Customs papers otherwise it get seized.

Any way to avoid this or you just have to play ur luck?

Its very simple. . . . Get a nice bottle of wine and some change in an evelope,take it one of their top boss and have him sign at the back of your car particulars and attach his complimentary card as well. . . . so anytime u're stopped by the junior ones at checkpoints just show them the endorsement by their boss. . . . It works!!! and precisely any car that is registered and has stayed up to 90days on Naija'a soil would never be seized by any customs for duty

@ Showbobo, FARIDA WAZIRI most hear this ohhh!!!!!!

Customs guys are aware that banned cars do get flown (illegally moved) into Nigeria you know. Whoever decide to go that route should be ready for the prospect of having their cars seized. Is it not possible for us to comply with our laws in the conduct of our businesses and still make money? Shouldnt we make our society a bit orderly by complying with laid down rules and regulation, even if such rules and regulations are not beneficial to us as individuals, provided they are good for our country? Sorry for the preaching oh!!!

i hope you all are aware of the fact that the law about car siezure has been retified. Duty cars that duty are not paid for can stay on nigeria soil and when they eventually get your car siezed. they would rather ask you to go and pay duty immediately rather than having it seized. and if its not a duty car and has stayed more than 3months in nigeria. but if you want to pay duty for it. you can still do that.

check most of these custom officers and police that harrases people,what kind of car are they driving?and what kind of car do they buy for their wives and kids?most of them buy from cotonou as well and dont pay duty.although,this isnt enough reason for you also to do that,but it tells you that they themselves know that not every nigerian can afford a brand new car or pay duty for cars bought from cotonou.it now depends on your personal reaction to them when they stop you.some people are fond of being rude to them which is bad.diplomacy should be utilised in this kind of situation.
BUT FOR THOSE SEEKING GENUINE CUSTOM PAPERS FOR THEIR VEHICLES TO AVOID THIS,I HAVE A GOOD SOLUTION FOR YOU.YOU CAN MAIL ME ON okulajadeji@yahoo.com or call me on 08058054334.im sure you will be glad you did.