The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has commenced an investigation into an unruly activities of some of its officers following an incident in a viral video where some officers attached to the command were seen maltreating some public members.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Kayode Kolade, has already directed that those officers be withdrawn and be interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures against whoever is found culpable.
Comptroller Kayode further assured the general public that the outcome of the investigative panel would be made public when concluded.
Meanwhile, the Command has expressed its deepest empathy for the affected public members as it condemns 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 Seme Customs boss said.
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.
This information was disseminated via a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Hussaini Abdullahi, on Monday.
