Checkpoint Tragedy: Customs Detains Four Officers over Death of Innocent Nigerian
Four customs officers who were involved in the incident that led to the death of an innocent Nigerian, described as a friend of the Customs, Mr Godwin Agada Onoja, have been detained.
The detention of the four officers, mainly operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone A involved in Shagamu Interchange checkpoint tragedy followed an investigation ordered by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Rtd Col. Hammed Ali.
In a statement, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Mr Joseph Attah, said the Service investigation panel headed by the Zonal Coordinator Zone A, ACG Kaycee Ekekezie has interrogated and detained four members of the patrol team.
According to the statement, the panel could not immediately conclude the investigation because the actual officer (ASCI Destiny Onebamho) whose riffle discharged and killed Godwin is presently receiving medical attention as a result of attack following the unfortunate incident.
“ He will face the panel as soon as he is fit to do so, to enable the panel conclude investigation and recommend appropriate action(s)”, the statement added.
Attah added that the the Nigeria Customs Service has continued to maintain close contact with the bereaved family.
According to him, “We are pained by this sad development and share the grief of losing a fellow compatriot in a seemingly avoidable circumstance. We are and will continue to take every necessary step that will cushion the pain associated with losing a dear one”.
The statement promised that the ongoing investigation will be holistic, including looking at the weapon handling skills and actions that must be taken by the Service to possibly prevent future occurrence.
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