ACG condoles with families of deceased officers in Kebbi Area Command

ACG condoles with families of deceased officers in Kebbi Area Command

Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commiserated with families of Inspector of Customs, Alhaji Kabiru Shehu, Customs Assistant Abdullahi Muhammad, NCS Kebbi Area Command and the Government of Kebbi State over the loss of dedicated and valiant officers in active service to their fatherland.

In a statement made available to journalists by the National Public Relations Officer for the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Chief Superintendent of Customs, Adeniyi said: “On behalf of the officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), I extend my deepest condolences to families of the two officers, who met their untimely demise on August 24, 2023, while carrying out a stop-and-search operation along Bunza- Dakingari-Koko Road.”
While stressing the perilous challenges that officers encounter daily, while safeguarding the nation’s borders, he assured that the NCS, under his leadership, stands firmly united with the families of deceased officers during this period of profound grief.

“In this time of sorrow, we recognize the void their departure has left, both personally and within our Customs community. May the memory of their bravery, sacrifice, and service offer solace to their loved ones and motivate us all to uphold the principles they epitomised,” he said. He commended the swift response of the Kebbi Area Command in launching a comprehensive investigation to apprehend perpetrators and ensure justice for the fallen officers and pledged total support and collaboration in every step taken to bring those accountable for the reprehensible act to justice.
The Acting CGC expressed gratitude for the solidarity and cooperation extended to the NCS by the government and the good people of Kebbi state, led by Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris.

He highlighted the significance of community engagement in the collective pursuit of safety and security, encouraging all citizens to actively contribute to these shared endeavors.
“On behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Acting CGC restated the resolve to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety and security of the nation’s borders,” the statement added.