Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) has commenced an investigation into an incident in a viral video where some officers attached to the command were seen maltreating some public members.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Hussaini Abdullahi , who disclosed this in a press statement on 2nd December,2024 expressed regret for the action displayed by the officers.
He affirmed that such act is contrary to the principles and ethics the service upholds.
Abdullahi announced that the Area Controller of the commad, Comptroller Kayode Kolade has ordered the immediate sanctioning of the officers involved while investigation is being carried out.
“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“The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Kayode Kolade, has directed that those officers be withdrawn and be interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures against whoever is found culpable.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.”
