The Federal Operations Unit, Zone B of the Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command have arrested a fake Customs Officer , Abubakar Ibrahim.
FOU Zone B Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, in a press release disclosed that Abubakar Ibrahim “M”, aged 28 years has been impersonating and defrauding innocent Nigerians in the name of the Nigeria Customs Service.
According to him, the suspect was arrested after a period of trailing and investigation and he has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
” After a period of trailing and investigation,the operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ relying on robust intelligence and collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command arrested Mr Abubakar Ibrahim on 29 April 2024 at Next level hotel in Sokoto State”
” The suspect was arrested in NCS uniform and was handed over to the Customs Police Unit, Sokoto/Zamfara Command for discreet investigation. He will be arraigned in Court in line with the extant laws”
Isah Sulaiman revealed that the Comptroller of the Unit, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu appreciates the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command for their cooperation and has informed members of the public to disregard any request for money for recruitment or auction.
” Comptroller Shuaibu urged members of the public to disregard any social media account requesting money for recruitment or auction as the Service does not collect money for such exercises. He reiterated the Unit’s commitment in arresting and prosecuting fraudulent elements who parade themselves as Officers or Men of the Nigeria Customs Service on social media and other platforms”
” The Comptroller advised members of the public to follow only verified social media accounts of the NCS with the blue tick like Nigeria Customs Service on Facebook, @CustomsNG on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms including a recently created WhatsApp Channel”
” Comptroller Shuaibu added that members of the public should feel free to visit the nearest Public Relations Unit of any Customs Command for clarification on any issue concerning the Service”
