By Ishaya Ibrahim
An assistant superintendent of of the Nigerian Customs Service, Nura Dalhatu has declared himself the Comptroller General of Customs, claiming the directive came from the presidency.
But the spokesman for the Nigerian Customs Service, Joseph Attah later told PREMIUM TIMES that Dalhatu has been hospitalised after showing traits of mental ailments at the office today, Monday.
A photograph of Dalhatu has circulated widely on the social media where he appeared smartly dressed on his well starched Customs uniform. Those who shared the photo said he went straight to the Comptroller General’s office, Hameed Ali to notify him that he has been appointed the new Comptroller General.
But Attah said Mr Dalhatu showed sign of a mentally challenged person when he resumed work.
“It was obvious that he was not in the right frame of mind. From the question and the answer he gave.”
He said Dalhatu has been taken to the hospital for appropriate evaluation and treatment, urging Nigerians to show sympathy towards his condition and pray for his quick recovery.
He urged Nigerians to dismiss social media rumour that Mr Dalhatu wanted to take over the position of comptroller-general, saying the development was too serious for any serious citizen to mock or use to further a sinister agenda.
The spokesperson also said additional information about the development would be provided to the public as soon as possible.
