ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command has condemned the unethical misconduct of some Officers attached to the Command against some members of the Public as seen in a recent viral video and has launched investigation into the incident.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Hussaini Abdullahi, on Monday, 2 November 2024, and made available to journalists.
According to the statement, “The Command wishes to express its deepest empathy for the affected public members and wishes to equally 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“The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Kayode Kolade, has directed that those officers be withdrawn and be interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures against whoever is found culpable.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 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,” the statement read.
