The Seme-Krake Border Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has identified and arrested two officers for misconduct and maltreatment of civilians as seen in a recent viral video.
Seme Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Kolade Kayode, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command on Tuesday, even as he assured that the officers; Superintendent of Customs, TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, GO Aboribo, will be handed over to the Customs Police.
Comptroller Kayode, who was represented by the Deputy Controller, Enforcement, Seme Border, DC Istifanus Musa, stressed that the behaviour of the erring officers doesn’t reflect the professional practice of the Service.
His words: “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. These two erring officers will be handed over to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.”
Meanwhile, he lamented that development is sad as it comes at a time the Service is committed to holding its officers to the highest standard of integrity and professionalism.
“The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, 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 Area Controller said.
He, however, maintained that the Service remains committed to ensuring transparency in all its operational mandates and will not condone any form of misconduct within its ranks as it works for the overall interest of the Nigerian public.
