The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has denied any new shooting and/or killing incident involving its personnel.
In the past two days, a heart-wrenching video of the shooting and killing of a gentleman who just arrived the country by Customs personnel has been trending.
But in a statement signed on its behalf by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer, the Service said the circulating video is not current. The NCS said “the incident in question occurred on Sunday, 17 February 2019, and not a recent development as portrayed by some online platforms.”
The statement reads:
“1. The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a video currently circulating on social media, which captures a tragic shooting incident involving some operatives of the Service. The NCS wishes to categorically state that the incident in question occurred on Sunday, 17 February 2019, and not a recent development, as portrayed by some online platforms.
“2. Following the ugly occurrence at the Shagamu Interchange in Ogun State, the Service took immediate steps to address the situation in line with its internal procedures. A public statement was issued at the time, and a disciplinary panel was established to investigate the matter thoroughly. At the end of the process, appropriate sanctions were applied, including the dismissal of the officers found culpable.
“3. It is pertinent to reiterate that the NCS is a statutory government agency guided by rules of engagement and, therefore, will not condone any misconduct from its personnel. While the video may have resurfaced unexpectedly, the issue had been conclusively addressed, and justice was served in accordance with the Service’s regulations.
“4. Furthermore, the Service acknowledges the concerns expressed by members of the public regarding the resurfaced video. However, we urge citizens to avoid spreading misleading content and instead seek accurate information through NCS official channels. We deeply value the vigilance and feedback of Nigerians and reaffirm our commitment to delivering professional, accountable service while upholding the principles of integrity and respect for human dignity.
“5. Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and his management team, the NCS continues to uphold transparency and respect for the rule of law. This is evident in the strategic measures implemented to strengthen internal controls and capacity building through targeted training programs for personnel. These efforts underscore the Service’s resolve to build trust, ensure integrity, and sustain mutually rewarding partnerships with the public.
“ABDULLAHI MAIWADA
Abdullahi Maiwada – Assistant Comptroller of Customs
National Public Relations Officer
For Comptroller-General of Customs
03 June, 2025.”
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