FOU ‘B’ Zone ‘B’ Arrests Fake Customs Officer, As Shuaibu Reiterates Commitment To Apprehend Impersonators

Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ Kaduna has arrested one Abubakar Ibrahim “M”, aged 28 years who has been impersonating and defrauding innocent Nigerians in the name of the Nigeria Customs Service.

According to a statement by Isah Sulaiman,
Public Relations Officer, FOU Zone ‘B’ on Thursday , 2 May 2024, the suspect was arrested in customs uniform and was handed over to the Customs Police Unit, Sokoto/Zamfara Command for discreet investigation, adding that he will be arraigned in Court in line with the extant laws.

“After a period of trailing and investigation,the operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ relying on robust intelligence and collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command arrested Mr Abubakar Ibrahim on 29 April 2024 at Next level hotel in Sokoto State.”the statement added.

The statement further quoted the Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu appreciating the Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command for their cooperation and swift response leading to the arrest of the culprit.

Comptroller Shuaibu urged members of the public to disregard any social media account requesting money for recruitment or auction as the Service does not collect money for such exercises.

He reiterated the Unit’s commitment in arresting and prosecuting fraudulent elements who parade themselves as Officers or Men of the Nigeria Customs Service on social media and other platforms

The Comptroller advised members of the public to follow only verified social media accounts of the NCS with the blue tick like Nigeria Customs Service on Facebook, @CustomsNG on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms including a recently created WhatsApp Channel.

Comptroller Shuaibu added that members of the public should feel free to visit the nearest Public Relations Unit of any Customs Command for clarification on any issue concerning the Service