SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it has dismissed seventeen junior officers, between January to September 2016, for offences ranging from drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absence from duty.
The NCS spokesperson, Wale Adeniyi, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, added that the appointment of two other officers have been terminated for absence from duty while one officer was retired for drug addiction.
According to Adeniyi, “Investigations into offences committed by the officers in the senior category are now being concluded.
“Officers found guilty are expected to face similar stiff penalties.
“These disciplinary measures were taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the Management.
“This process is a continuation of the reform agenda the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) promised upon his assumption of office which emphasized discipline, good conduct and transparency.”
Story by Ugonnabo Ngwu.
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