Customs probe officers over maltreatment of civilians

The Seme-Krake Border Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has identified and arrested two officers for misconduct and maltreatment of civilians as seen in a recent viral video.

The Seme Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Kolade Kayode, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command, assuring that the officers; Superintendent of Customs, TA Inemugha, and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, GO Aboribo, will be handed over to the Customs Police.

Kolade, who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa, said that the two erring officers were identified through an investigation.

He noted that the men were later handed over to Customs Police for further action as they would be transferred to the customs headquarters for a full-scale investigation.

Comptroller Kolade said the action by the arrested officers has been condemned and described as unethical by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, stating that their behaviour does not reflect what the service stands for.

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“The behavior of these officers does not reflect the professional practice of the service, especially now that the Service is committed to holding its officers to the highest standard of Integrity and professionalism,” Kolade said.

The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, condemned the unethical conduct of these officers and directed that the officers should be taken to the NCS Headquarters for a full-scale investigation and decisive disciplinary measures.

In addition, the complainants are also requested to make themselves available to assist in the ongoing investigation.

“The Service remains committed to ensuring transparency in all its operational mandates. As such, it will not condone any form of misconduct within its ranks and will continue to work for the overall interest of Nigerians,” Adeniyi said.