Customs condemns officers clashes with VIO in Abuja

By Matthew Denis, Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service has condemned the actions of its officers involved in a confrontation with Vehicle Inspection Officers at the AYA Roundabout, Abuja VIO Office last Friday.

A viral video of the confrontation showed officers in uniform engaging in a physical altercation, with gunshots audible in the background.

The Service’s position was made known in a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Tuesday.

According to Maiwada, the incident is under investigation and disciplinary measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences.

The statement read, “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.”