Automobile dealers threatens to sue Nigerian Custom Service for allegedly sealing its business
In a letter to the Comptroller General of NCS, through the law firm of Ubani & Co, the group condemned the September 30, 2019 raid and alleged sealing of their offices by customs officers, saying that the action of the agency was a demonstration of gross irresponsibility, unprecedented impunity and abuse of power.
They maintained that all the cars in their business premises were duly cleared and appropriate duties paid to the Federal Government.
The copy of the letter, which was also forwarded to the Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives and Attorney General of the Federation, warned that if their business premises were not opened in the next 14 days with a compensation of N10billion for business losses during the period of closure, they would approach the court for redress.
The complainants lawyers therefore warned that after a period of 30 days from the date NCS receives the letter to pay a compensation of N10 billion for the severe hardship, suffering, embarrassment, loss of business, physical, mental and psychological torture and trauma its lawless and inconsiderate action has caused her clients and their families, they would be left with no other option than to seek redress through a competent court of law.
When contacted, the NCS spokesman, Joseph Attah could neither confirm or deny receipt of the letter. (Theguardianng)
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