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The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'B' Kaduna State, has arrested one Abubakar Ibrahim "M", aged 28 years who has been impersonating and defrauding innocent people in the name of the Nigeria Customs Service.
In a statement, Isah Sulaiman, the Superintendent of Customs,
Customs Public Relations Officer, said that the suspect was arrested in NCS uniform and was handed over to the Customs Police Unit, Sokoto/Zamfara Command for discreet investigation.
"He will be arraigned in Court in line with the extant law," said the statement.
It was learned that luck ran out of him after a period of trailing and investigation, he was caught by the operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone 'B' relying on robust intelligence and collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command arrested him at Next Level Hotel in Sokoto State.
The Comptroller of the Unit, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu appreciated the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command for their cooperation and swift response which led to the arrest of the culprit.
Comptroller Shuaibu urged members of the public to disregard any social media account requesting money for recruitment or auction as the Service does not collect money for such exercises.
He reiterated the Unit's commitment in arresting and prosecuting fraudulent elements who parade themselves as Officers or Men of the Nigeria Customs Service on social media and other platforms
The Comptroller advised members of the public to follow only verified social media accounts of the NCS with the blue tick like Nigeria Customs Service on Facebook, @CustomsNG on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms including a recently created WhatsApp Channel.
Comptroller Shuaibu added that members of the public should feel free to visit the nearest Public Relations Unit of any Customs Command for clarification on any issue concerning the Service.
