Mohammed Shosanya
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale, has cautioned customs officers nationwide to avoid engaging camp boys at checkpoints.
The CG, represented by Assistant Controller General Zone B, Sambo Kaliyal Dangaladima gave the warning during a visit to the Kebbi State Area Command in Birnin Kebbi.
He emphasized the risks involved in the practice.
The visit aimed to provide a morale boost and prepare officers for the upcoming Customs conference in Abuja.
He urged officers to maintain professional conduct, respect citizens’ rights, and prioritise their safety.
He warned that using camp boys for errands could compromise security, as these individuals may act as informants for criminals and smugglers.
Dangaladima further assured that the Customs Service, under CG Adewale’s leadership, is committed to enhancing the welfare of its officers and men.
He said that camp boys are illegal and not recognised by customs across the country,adding that their activities are inimical to security at borders and check points
He said: ” Customs officers are hereby warned to desist forthwith from using them as errand boys as they grow to look like Customs officers to unsuspecting members of the public”.
The ACG commissions an e-library and a football pitch in Kebbi Command.
The Kebbi Command Comptroller of Customs, mister Earnest Ihejirike told the visitor that the football pitch is meant to keep officers and men of the command fit .
