The Nigeria Customs Service has condemned the attack on its officer, Customs Assistant II, Auwal Haruna.
The late Haruna was attacked at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in Dankama, Katsina State, on April 17. He died in the attack.
A statement on Wednesday by the Chief Superintendent of Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, said the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, condoled with the bereaved family.
According to the statement, the NCS, in collaboration with other security agencies, is working to arrest the perpetrators and ensure they face the full consequences of the law.
It reads: “Violence against our officers is 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.”
