The Enugu Chapter of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has condemned the attacked on Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers in Enugu, which led to the death of one officer, while another was injured.
Point News247 reports that the ANLCA, Enugu Chapter Chairman, Prince Alex Nwokeabia also commiserated with the NCS over the sad incident which occurred on Thursday, along the Enugu- Port Harcourt Expressway and called on the Nigeria Police to fish out the attackers and bring them to justice.
According to a press statement by the NCS, the sad incident occurred on Thursday, 10th Febuary 2022 at Ozalla Community near Enugu by Four Corners junction along Enugu/ Port Harcourt Expressway at about 1:30pm.
The NCS said “The Nigeria Customs Service yesterday received the sad news of an incident which occurred on Thursday the 10th of February 2022 at Ozalla Community near Enugu by Four corner junction on Enugu/Port Harcourt expressway. At about 1:30pm our officers on mobile patrol were descended upon by hoodlums who opened fire on them without provocation. In the fiery exchange that ensued, one of our officers succumbed to the cold hands of death, while others sustained minor injuries.
“Members of the public will recall that a similar fate befell our officers on the 25th of April 2021 along the Port Harcourt/Owerri Road axis. An incident which claimed 3 officers.
This trend of unprovoked attacks by faceless cowards whose intention is to instill fear in the minds of law enforcement operatives shall not go unpunished. Neither will it dampen the resolve of officers and men from carrying out their statutory functions.
Our prayers go out to the family of the deceased officer whose sacrifice is deeply appreciated and held in high esteem. To those wounded, the Service promises to stand by them on their journey to recovery and the full restoration of health.
“We implore all well-meaning citizens to continue to support the efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service as we strive towards contributing our quota in building a robust economy sustained by free and fair trade under enabling laws.
Commiserating with the NCS , ANLCA Chairman, Enugu Chapter, Prince Alex Nwokeabia in a statement to our correspondent regretted and condemned the attack, while urging the Nigeria Police to fish out the attackers.
Prince Nwokeabia said “It is so disheartening to hear the unfortunate attack on the FOU Zone C officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at Four Corner junction, Enugu by some hoodlums. The attack, we learnt, took the life of one Officer by name Suileman and one Mr Bello sustained injury and currently receiving treatment.
“We gathered that this unruly attack occurred on thursday 10th of February, 2022, where the Officers were diligently discharging their statutory duties to their Nation.
“We condemn this act in its entirety and request/plead with the authorities of the Nigeria Police Force to fish out the attackers on our men.
“May the soul of Mr Suileman that died in the active service to his Nation rest in perfect peace. And on behalf of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), I commiserate with FOU Zone C, the Comptroller of Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi Command and the entire Nigeria Customs Service.
“Let this not deter us from diligently serving our dear nation as we continue to work towards for the growth and development of the Nation’s economy.
Please, accept our heart-felt sympathy and we pledge to work closely with you for the betterment of our country”.