Following a recent viral video where some customs officers attached to the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service were seen maltreating some members of the public, the Area Controller in charge of the command, Comptroller Kayode Kolade has directed that investigation into the incident be commenced immediately.
He also directed that those officers involved be withdrawn and interrogated to facilitate decisive disciplinary measures against whoever is found culpable. He further assured the general public that the outcome of the investigative panel would be made public when concluded.
The command, according to a press statement issued on behalf of the Controller by the public relations officer of the command, Superintendent of Customs SC Hussaini Abdullahi pjsc expressed its deepest empathy for the affected public members and wishes to equally condemn in strong terms such unethical conduct, stating that the action of these officers contradicts the value and operational standard of the Service.
While assuring on the commitment of the command in creating a safe and conducive atmosphere for Legitimate trade to thrive, Comptroller Kolade called on the stakeholders and the public plying the Lagos-Abidjan Corridor to go about their lawful activities.
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