Five Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs had earlier Thursday night tendered their resignation in a unanimous move that had generated controversies.
A statement from the service said the NCS was being re-organised as part of the core mandates of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd).
The Deputy Comptrollers-General who unanimously resigned from the service include John Atte, Ibrahim Mera, Musa Tahir, Austin Nwosu and Akinade Adewuyi.
Those who were retired by the service include three Assistant Comptrollers-General, Madu Mohammed, Secretary to the Nigeria Customs Board; Victor Gbemudu, Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘A’; and Bello Liman, Assistant Comptroller-General, (Headquarters).
Also affected are Comptrollers, Zonal Offices and heads of different commands.
Stressing that the action was part of efforts to reposition the service for improved performance, added that the retirement was with immediate effect.
