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 Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale, has cautioned his officers nationwide to avoid engaging “camp boys” at checkpoints.
The CG, represented by Assistant Controller General Zone B, Sambo Kaliyal Dangaladima, during a visit to the Kebbi State Area Command in Birnin Kebbi, emphasized the risks of involved in the practice.
The visit aimed to provide a morale boost and prepare officers for the upcoming Customs conference in Abuja.
The ACG 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.
Dangaladima added that camp boys are illegal and not recognised by customs across the country therefore their activities are inimical to security at borders and check points.
“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”.
On the sidelines, however, the ACG commissions an e-library and a football pitch in Kebbi Command.
The Kebbi Command Comptroller of Customs, Earnest Ihejirike told the visitor that the football pitch is meant to keep officers and men of the command fit.
“All work work and no play will dampen the morale and will weaken their health status hence the reason to build it in the Command”, he said.