Nigerian Customs Identifies Its Lawless Personnel Caught In Video Torturing Civilians, Orders Probe
The NCS said the personnel had been transferred to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has identified two of its erring officers involved in the torture of some civilians as captured in a video.
The NCS said the personnel had been transferred to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation.
According to Hussain Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Seme Border Command in a statement, the officers are Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo.
“These officers have been arrested and transferred to the Customs Police Unit for further investigation,” Abdullahi stated.
He added that the officers’ actions violated the Service’s commitment to professionalism and integrity.
“The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, strongly condemned their unethical conduct and directed their transfer to the NCS Headquarters for a comprehensive investigation and disciplinary action,” the statement added.
The Comptroller-General also urged the complainants to assist with the inquiry.
“The Service remains committed to ensuring transparency in all its operations. It will not tolerate misconduct within its ranks and will continue to prioritise the public’s interest,” the statement concluded.
