A statement signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer JOSEPH ATTAH, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, noted that the reports citing a circular dated 19th January are misleading.
The Nigeria Customs Service noted that the originator of the story came across an internal communication and without verification, went to press with a story that is capable of causing panic and fear, with negative consequences on the morale of the workforce.
Following the development; the Nigeria Customs Service said the affected officers were sometime last year served with various disciplinary actions, ranging from warning, retirement and dismissal for various offences.
The statement further noted that the Nigeria Customs Service has not dismissed any officer since the ones that were duly reported last year, adding that the latest reports are false and a repetition of previous reports.
