LIVE UPDATES
The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘B’ Kaduna, Mr. Dalha Wada-Chedi has handed over an officer accused of extorting N500,000.00 from a car buyer, Muhammad Ahmad, to the Customs Police Unit.
The suspected officer was handed over to the Assistant Provost Marshal (APM) of the unit in Kaduna on Monday.
The alleged incident took place along Mokwa-Jebba Road in Niger.
Speaking to reporters at the unit's premises, Wada-Chedi confirmed that the suspected officer was a member of the unit's Mokwa Patrol Team. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, as reported by the complainant.
Wada-Chedi stated, “Upon hearing the alleged unfortunate incident, I directed the Police Unit in the Zone that is responsible for enforcing discipline in the Service to apprehend the Officer and move him to the Unit’s Headquarters here in Kaduna for further interrogation."
He continued, “The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi and his management team frowned at such unruly behavior as such the disciplinary committee will be diligent and firm. In fact, the service is very pragmatic and practical in disciplinary cases and this one will not be an exception.”
Wada-Chedi emphasized that the investigation would be thorough and the findings would be transmitted to NCS-HQ for further action by the Nigeria Customs Service Board, the body responsible for handling the appointment, promotions, and discipline of all senior officers of the Service.
He assured the public that the unit would provide routine updates as the investigation progresses and pledged to conclude the investigation promptly, ensuring justice and fair hearing.
Wada-Chedi concluded by thanking the public for their understanding and support, urging them not to relent in providing invaluable assistance to the Nigeria Customs Service.
