A Nigerian born man Olukayode David-Albert who relocated from America after 30 years has alleged that the Nigeria Customs Service in Lagos has seized his property with the intention of auctioning them off.
David-Albert, 72, said all his efforts to pay the duties on the container carrying his belongings including two cars have been deliberately stalled by the NCS. Narrating his ordeal to news reporters in Ibadan Mr. David-Albert lamented.
“I returned to Nigeria on September 17, 2024 and my container arrived at Lekki, Lagos on October 3, and was discharged on October 3, 2024 but I was told my container could not be located until October 27, 2024.
“Another news got to me that my container had been taken to Libra Terminal in Ikorodu, thus the commencement of clearing the container was delayed for almost a month.
“To my surprise, I was told that if I refused to offer the officers some money, the customs valuation office will not process the required forms for the payment of the duty on my container, and they may eventually claim that my container is not cleared within the statute of limitation and thereby auction my properties.
“I want to do the right thing, but some people are circumventing it. Their plan is to auction my goods, but they are now trying to punish me now that they are aware that their secret has been leaked.
“Most Nigerians abroad are afraid of coming home due to the situation of the country. They prefer to stay out there instead of coming back home to assist the nation.”
