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The family of a Deputy Superintendent of Customs recently abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in Geidam, a border town in Yobe State, has cried out to the Comptroller -General of Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, not to allow their son die in captivity.
Jimoh Folowosele, an indigene of Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti West local government area, was among the three Customs officers on duty when the insurgents struck.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the three officers were taken away by the insurgents at the border with Niger Republic on the evening of February 9.
It was gathered that the officers were stationed at a checkpoint on the road when the insurgents swooped on them and went away with the officers after driving into the town through the Geidam -Maine–Sorowa Road.
Family of abducted Customs officer accuses CG Ali of abandoning their son
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By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti
The family of a Deputy Superintendent of Customs, DSC Jimoh Folowosele, suspected to have been abducted by Boko Haram insurgents, has accused the Comptroller -General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali, of dilly-dallying over the release of the officer and others that were held captive since February 9, 2021.
They said the inaction of the Custom Boss is creating panic and tension within the family.
The Family of Folowosele appealed to Col Alli not to allow their son to die in captivity.
Folowosele, an indigene of Aramoko Ekiti, in Ekiti West Local Government area of Ekiti State was abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents during official duty in Geidam, a border town in Yobe State alongside other officers a couple of weeks ago.
Customs commence implementation of reduced import levy for vehicles Customs commence implementation of reduced import levy for vehicles
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, said it has commenced implementation of the reduced import levy for vehicles.
The 2020 Finance Bill signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari provides for a downward review of excise duty on tractors and motor vehicles for transportation, as well as the levy to be paid on imported cars.
Car import levy has been slashed from 35 per cent to five per cent; import duty of tractors has been reduced from 35 per cent to five per cent; mass transit vehicles and motor vehicles for goods transport from 35 per cent to 10 per cent.