CG Customs Service Vows To Fish Out Killers Of  Officer In Katsina

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Comptroller General  of the Nigeria Customs Service,  NCS,  Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, ,has reiterated the determination of the service to fish out and prosecute all  those behind the dastardly murder of one of its operatives, Auwal Haruna CA II

Late Haruna was allegedly killed on April 17 2024 ,by yet to be identified elements at the Gamji Makaho check point in the Dankama area of Katsina state .

This is even as the Customs CG has once again sent his heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of the fallen CA II Haruna

In a statement issued by the  Service’s Spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada,  on Wednesday May 1 2024, Adeniyi said the Customs Service is working assiduously in concert with other sister security agencies to arrest and bring to justice the alleged perpetrators of  the reprehensive act .

” 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.

“Under the leadership of CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi ,the NCS reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating smuggling and other cross- border crimes .

“The Service will not falter on 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 in this heinous crime .

“We implore these individuals to embrace patriotism by aligning with the law and refrain from condoning illegality . It is in the best interests of our communities and nation to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to root out criminal elements and ensure justice prevails”, part of the statement reads.