The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested two of its officers involved in the maltreatment of some individuals in the Badagry area of Lagos State.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller (CAC) Kayode Kolade made this known while parading the officers during a press briefing to address the situation at the command on Tuesday.
The CAC, who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller In-charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa noted that the erring officers will be handed over to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.
He said: “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 (2) officers, namely, Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo, have been identified and arrested.
“The behavior 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”.
According to him, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi condemned in strong terms the unethical conduct of these officers.
The CGC has directed that the officers should be taken to the NCS Headquarters for a full-scale investigation and decisive disciplinary measures.
Similarly, the complainants have also been 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”, he added.
