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Nigeria Customs foils attack on Geidam facility in Yobe and mourns fallen hero
In a valiant stand against suspected Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army, foiled an attack on the Customs Office in Geidam town, Yobe State in what the management of the service described as “a show of unwavering courage and resilience against enemies of the state.”
A statement issued by National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Chief Superintendent of Customs, disclosed that the Customs office faced a formidable threat but was bravely defended, safeguarding the facility and the families of fellow officers and men.
“During this harrowing encounter, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Ahmed Usman, who was born on April 2, 1983, and a dedicated NCS officer since February 24, 2009, tragically paid the ultimate sacrifice. He hailed from Pindiga Town in Akko Local Government Area in Gombe State, leaving behind a grieving wife and five children, comprising three boys and two girls.
“The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, along with the entire NCS, extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of ASC II Ahmed Usman, the NCS Borno/Yobe Area Command, and the Government of Gombe State for the loss of this heroic and devoted officer in the line of duty, the statement said.
It added that the CGC expressed gratitude for the unwavering solidarity and cooperation extended to the NCS by the Nigerian Army, sister agencies and the good people of Yobe State under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni.
He emphasized the crucial role of community engagement in the shared pursuit of safety and security, urging all citizens to contribute to these collective endeavors actively.
“In memory of ASC II Ahmed Usman and the face of adversity, the Nigeria Customs Service stands strong, resolute and united, ensuring the safety and security of the nation’s borders,” the statement added.
