The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a probe into the clash between its officers and personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).
The leadership of the Service disclosed this following a viral video that showed a disheartening confrontation between both parties.
Reacting to the situation, the NCS explained that the incident occurred on May 24, at the VIO office, AYA Roundabout, Abuja.
The Service said, “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 dissociates 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.”
The Service further described their behaviour as undermining its key policy aimed at fostering collaboration with the nation’s security agencies and other stakeholders to protect the lives and security of Nigerians.
The NCS, thereby “strongly condemns such conduct and does not tolerate any actions that jeopardise the commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation.”
Customs Move To Probe VIO’s Attack On Personnel is first published on The Whistler Newspaper