The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dissociated itself from its officers caught beating Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) at the AYA Roundabout, Abuja VIO Office on Friday, May 24, 2024.
A viral video of the confrontation showed officers in uniform engaging in a physical altercation, with gunshots audible in the background.
In a statement, National Public Relations Officer of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada said the incident is under investigation and disciplinary measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences.
“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, May 24 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,” he said.
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