Customs dismisses recruitment, auction claims

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend dismissed claims that it was recruiting and   auctioning seized vehicles or overtime cargo.
In a statement, the Service said all recruitment and auction of cargo remained  suspended till further notice noting that the reminder was imperative to prevent people from being defrauded by criminal elements who opened  fake Facebook accounts in the name of the Comptroller -General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali advertising job vacancies, auction and contracts.
“It is disheartening to note that despite several warnings, arrests and prosecutions, internet fraudsters are still using this online platform to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
 “It is therefore imperative to advice people to stop patronizing these seemingly juicy offers on the internet, promising jobs, auction and contracts upon payment of some amount of money into private accounts,” it said.
It enjoined the public to go beyond their refusal to patronizing the elements and report suspicious offers online or traditional media to the nearest Customs formation as that could help the Service to get rid of the fraudsters.