The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS has nabbed two of its officers, who were alleged to have assaulted members of the public, especially civilians and has prompted handed them over to the Police for further investigations and possibly disciplinary action if found culpable.

Recall that the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Kayode Kolade had in a statement, Monday, announced that the Command had commenced investigation into the alleged maltreatment of some individuals by its officers, which went viral on several social media platforms.

Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC Istifanus Musa, who represented the CAC during a media briefing, disclosed that the two officers identified as Superintendent of Customs T.A Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II G.O Aboribo, have been arrested and handed over to the Customs Police.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that two 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.

“The behaviour of these officers does not reflect the professional practice of the Service, especially now that the Service is committed to holding its officers to the highest standards 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 Service remains committed to ensuring transparency in all its operational mandates. As such, it will not condone any form of misconduct within its ranks and will continue to work for the overall interest of the Nigerian public”, Comptroller Kolade further assured.