The Seme Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday announced the arrest of two of its officers over the maltreatment of some individuals that went viral on social media at the weekend.
In a media briefing held on Tuesday at the Seme-Krake Border base, the Customs Area Controller of the Command who was represented by the Deputy Controller-In-Charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa, explained that the two erring officers will be handed over to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.
According to Deputy Controller Istifanus Musa, “It will be recalled that Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, 2 December 2024, in a statement, commenced the investigation into the alleged maltreatment of some individuals by its officers.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Two officers, namely, Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo, have been identified and arrested. These two erring officers will be handed over to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.
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“The behaviour 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.
“The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi condemned in strong terms 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 the Nigerian Public.”
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