The Senate has condemned the misuse of firearms by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the nation’s borders and demanded appropriate punishment for those involved.
The Senate also called for a reduction in the number of NCS checkpoints in border communities to facilitate the free flow of goods.
During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate adopted the recommendations of an ad hoc committee set up four months ago to investigate allegations of firearm misuse by NCS personnel.
The committee’s report, presented by Chairman Francis Fadahunsi, highlighted the need for immediate action to address the issue.
“The Federal Government should direct the Comptroller-General of Customs and other heads of security agencies to reduce the multiple checkpoints mounted in border communities,” Fadahunsi stated.
“This will aid the free flow of goods in and around the communities to the main town and…
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