NIGERIAN Customs Speaks On Allegation Of Multiple Deaths Linked To Poisoned Rice Released At Seme Border

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NIGERIAN Customs Service (NSC) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 reacted to allegation of “multiple deaths linked to alleged poisoned rice released” at the Seme Border.

In a Press Statement signed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs Customs Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, he said the allegation was unfounded and baseless.

He claimed there was no such incident, that at no time did any security operatives died as a result of traditional powers.

“PRESS STATEMENT

FALSE ALLEGATION OF MULTIPLE DEATHS LINKED TO ALLEGED POISONED RICE RELEASED BY CUSTOMS AT SEME BORDER

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1. The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has been drawn to a widely circulated unfounded and baseless allegation claiming that the Command seized and distributed bags of rice without the knowledge of the purported owner, who then allegedly invoked traditional powers leading to the death of individuals, including a soldier at Badagry.

2. The Command wishes to categorically state that this narrative is entirely false, misleading, and does not reflect the reality of the matter. The Command has always adhered to NCS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for disposing of seized goods which is guided by transparency, due process, and strict adherence to extant laws and guidelines.

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3. It is instructive to say that no incident within the Command’s Area of Responsibility (AoR) or among personnel corroborates the false claims of deaths resulting from rice consumption linked to the NCS.

Unfortunately, some unscrupulous elements wearing the garment of journalism (a credible profession) to disinform members of the public with baseless, fictitious and malicious accusations to score cheap points instead of the social responsibility they are supposed to uphold.

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4. Consequently, we urge the general public to disregard this unfounded story and refrain from spreading false information that could incite fear or tarnish the image of the security agencies working tirelessly to safeguard the nation.

5. The Seme Area Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, PhD, remains committed to its mandate of revenue generation, suppressing smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade professionally and responsibly in accordance with extant government fiscal policies and laws.

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