The Nigeria Customs Service has initiated an investigation into the alleged extortion of ₦5000 by an officer, as seen in a viral video.
The officer, captured in a video shared by user fattylincorn_01, was soliciting the bribe for expediting customs procedures at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.
The Chief Superintendent of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, issued a statement condemning the officer’s unprofessional behaviour.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident transpired at New Terminal, within the departure hall of Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos, and was captured on video by the involved passenger. The recording reveals an inappropriate request for ₦5000 in exchange for expeditious processing of customs procedures.
“We wish to confirm that the Officer implicated is indeed a member of the Nigeria Customs Service, properly assigned to the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Area Command.
“A comprehensive investigation is underway to scrutinize the incident thoroughly, and appropriate actions will be taken,” the statement partly read.