The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has commenced an investigation into an incident in a viral video where some officers attached to the Command were seen maltreating some members of the public.
The Command according to a press release by Hussaini Abdullahi, Superintendent of Customs and Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), wishes to express its deepest empathy for the affected members of the public, and equally wishes to condemn in strong terms such unethical conduct.
“It is essential to state that the action of these officers contradicts the value and operational standard of the Service,” the press release stated.
Meanwhile, the Customs Area Comptroller (CAC), Comptroller Kayode Kolade, has directed that those officers be withdrawn and be interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures against whoever is found culpable.
He further assured the general public that the outcome of the investigative panel would be made public when concluded.
While calling on the stakeholders and the general public plying the Lagos-Abidjan Corridor to go about their lawful activities, the CAC assured that the Command remains committed to creating a safe and conducive atmosphere for legitimate trade to thrive.
