The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has threatened to sue the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, over the killing of 10 indigenes.
Masari, who was reacting to the incident, said the action will be taken, to serve as a deterrent to others because the incident has assumed a frightening proportion in the state.
The warning contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Director-General, Media, Abdu Labaran, stated that the government will henceforth not condone any more of such incidents.
He specifically condemned the often recurring senseless killings of his citizens, through reckless driving, by the operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service.
The Governor’s position is coming in the wake of the recent death of ten people, who were run over, by an operative of the Nigerian Customs Service, driving an official vehicle in Jibia Local Government Area, on August 9.
The Governor, while extending his condolences to the families of the deceased and those who sustained injuries, warned that the government will not fold its arms, while law-abiding citizens are killed with impunity, by the reckless government agents, who are expected to protect them.
The Comptroller-General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) and the entire staff of Nigeria Customs Service had expressed sadness by the unfortunate operation accident that resulted in the death of fellow Nigerians and injuries to others.
According to a statement signed by DC, Joseph Attah, Public Relations Officer of customs said “As a responsible Government Agency, we are mindful of the duty of care imposed upon us to ensure the safety of our citizens. Unfortunately, our efficiency is sometimes undermined by unanticipated failures in our equipment as in this case which was caused by break failure resulting in the death of Eight fellow Nigerians and injuries to others at the border town of Jibiya, Katsina State.
“Nigeria Customs Service shares in the pains of losing these compatriots and extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate families of the deceased, Government and the people of Katsina State. The Service is doing all it takes to get the best treatment possible for the injured and will do what it can to ameliorate the pains of those who lost their loved ones.
“Even though, human actions cannot always keep society accident free, the CGC has already directed holistic investigation into the incident with a view to preventing a reoccurrence of this unfortunate accident in the future.
“NCS therefore calls on all well-meaning Nigerians to show understanding of the situation and offer words or actions that can help heal those in pains. As a Service, our hearts and prayers go to the families of the bereaved and those in hospitals”,he stated.
