NIGERIAN CUSTOM OFFICER DIES AFTER BEES ATTACK
Joseph Omoniyi
Tragedy struck as the Nigerian Customs Service lost one of its senior officers, after he was stung by a swarm of bees on Tuesday, during patrol.
The officer, Abba Abubakar, who was operating at the Seme customs command, along Ashipa axis of Badagry, Lagos, met his untimely death Tuesday after he was attacked by the bees.
The agency said in statement, “With sadness and deep sorrow, the Seme Area Command announces the death of our colleague CSC Abba, A.,” Saidu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the Seme customs command, said in the statement on Wednesday.
“The sad event occurred yesterday due to an attack by a swarm of bees around Ashipa axis, Lagos- Badagry Express way.
“We pray that Allah (SWT) shower His mercy and grant him the highest level of Jannah, and give his family the patience and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Aameen.”
Mr Abdullahi described the deceased as an astute officer who discharged his duties diligently.
“He has never failed to report at his duty post daily. We regret to lose such a gallant officers,” Mr Abdullahi said.
The Yobe State-born officer was survived by his wife and children.
According to the customs, the officer has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
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