Customs dismisses 17 officers for drug addiction, certificate forgery

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Seventeen (17) Junior Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have  been dismissed from the Service for offences ranging from drug 
addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absence from duty from  January to September 2016.
  A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NCS, Wale Adeniyi also disclosed that  the  appointment of two other Officers have been terminated for  absence from duty while one Officer was retired for drug addiction.
  He explained  that investigations into offences committed by the Officers in the  senior category are now being concluded, adding that “Officers found guilty are  expected to face similar stiff penalties”.
  The statement added: “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”.

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