The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strongly condemned what it describes as ‘misconduct’ of its staff, adding that it does not tolerate any actions that jeopardise the commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation.
This is coming on the heels of a viral video that sees the staff engaging some staff of a sister agency, Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in physical combat.
A statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, a Chief Superintendent of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, says the Service wishes to express its deepest concern and empathy for those affected by the “regrettable incident.”
The Press release states, “Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media showing some officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in a confrontation with Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).
“The NCS acknowledges that the event occurred on Friday, 24 May 2024, at AYA Roundabout, Abuja VIO Office. The officers involved in this regrettable incident are NCS personnel attached to the Customs Mechanical Unit in Karu Barracks, Abuja.
“The Service wishes to express its deepest concern and empathy for those affected by this regrettable incident. Furthermore, the NCS unequivocally dissociate itself from the actions of these officers.
“Their condemned behaviour, which appears to be self-motivated, is under thorough investigation, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken to forestall future occurrences.
“It is essential to state that this incident contradicts the values and operational standards of the NCS. Such behaviour undermines one of the key policy thrusts of the Comptroller-General of Customs, which is to foster collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians and their properties.
“The NCS, under the leadership of CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his Management Team, strongly condemns such conduct and does not tolerate any actions that jeopardise the commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation.
“The Service remains steadfast in its mission to generate revenue, facilitate trade, and suppress smuggling to support a more robust and secure economy for all Nigerians.”
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