The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
The House took the decision at a plenary session on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Oluwaseun Whingan.
Whingan cited an incident involving a journalist in Badagry, Lagos state earlier this month who was assaulted while attempting to make video recording of activities at a location he described as a “smuggling zone.
The lawmaker who moved the motion raised eyebrows over the behaviour of the Customs officers.
Among other things, he called for the investigation of the Nigerian Customs Service’s legal framework and the activities of officers of the agency while carrying out their duties
The motion has however been referred to the Committee on Customs and Excise.
