NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE REPELS ATTACK ON ITS FACILITY YOBE STATE … Loses An Officer In The Attack

The Nigerian Customs Service said it has repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on its facility in Geidam town, Yobe State

According to a statement on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, the timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army had thwarted the attack on the customs office, but unfortunately an officer paid the supreme prize with his life.

The statement reads, “In a valiant stand against suspected Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army, thwarted an attack on the Customs Office in Geidam town, Yobe State, demonstrating unwavering courage and resilience against the enemies of the state. 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, born on April 2, 1983, and a dedicated NCS member since February 24, 2009, tragically paid the ultimate sacrifice. He hailed from Pindiga Town, Akko Local Government Area in Gombe State, leaving behind a grieving wife and five children, three boys and two girls”.

Condoling with the family of the fallen hero, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, alongside the entire NCS fraternity, extends 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 individual in the line of duty.

While expressing 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 His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor, the CGC 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.

The NCS reinstates it’s commitment in ensuring the safety and Security of the nations borders in the face of adversity saying, “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”.

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