Customs vows to apprehend killers of officer in Katsina

The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has condemned the brutal attack on one of its personnel, Customs Assistant II Auwal Haruna in Katsina and vowed to apprehend the perpetrators.

Haruna was lynched by suspected traders and commercial drivers at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in the Dankama area of Katsina State on April 17,2024.

Adeniyi, in a statement by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, while extending heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Haruna, said the Service would no longer accept such violent acts against its officers and men.

He said that the NCS, in close collaboration with other security agencies, is working tirelessly to apprehend the perpetrators of this reprehensible act and ensure they face the full consequences of the law.

“Violence against our officers is utterly unacceptable, and we will pursue every avenue to bring those responsible to justice. The safety of our personnel and the security of our borders remain paramount. We are committed to working with traditional rulers, government bodies, and sister agencies to combat this heinous crime against our personnel, ” Adeniyi said.

Adeniyi reaffirmed that the Service under his leadership remained committed to combating smuggling and other cross-border crimes adding that the Service will not “falter in its mission to uphold the law and protect the interests of the Nigerian people.”

“Intelligence available to us indicates that certain unpatriotic community members are harbouring suspected accomplices involved in this heinous crime. We implore these individuals to embrace patriotism by aligning with the law and refraining from condoning illegality. It is in the best interest of our communities and nation to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to root out criminal elements and ensure justice prevails.

“The NCS urges the public to join hands in the fight against these brazen criminals. We implore the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities of these daredevil smugglers to the nearest customs formation. Together, we can create a safer environment for our officers and a more secure nation for all, “