Customs launches Investigation into invasion of its warehouse by armed robbers

By Dapo Olawuni

The Nigeria Customs Service has said that it has commenced investigation into an unfortunate event whereby gunmen reportedly invaded a Customs warehouse in Calabar and attempted to cart away seized food items meant for delivery to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp across the country.

Customs National Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah however claimed that the armed robbers could not break successfully break through into the warehouse.

The hoodlums, who invaded the premises at about 4 am reportedly shot sporadically while trying to break into the warehouse inside the premises.

Already, army personnel and policemen were said to have now condoned off the area in search of the suspects.

Although the gunmen could not gain access into the warehouse, they destroyed a bus stationed in front of the warehouse carting away the bags of rice loaded in the vehicle.

They also removed one Air Conditioner at the Customs staff quarters close to the warehouse.

One of the officers, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said that two suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“The incident happened at around 4 a.m Sunday morning. The guys were heavily armed and they shot sporadically for a long time trying to find their way into the warehouse.

“We had to quickly call on the army and police for reinforcement, as we speak, two suspects have been arrested and the search to arrest more is ongoing.’’