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Tragic Loss: Oyo/Osun Customs Loses Officer, Wife and 4 Children To Fire


The Oyo/Osun command of the Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of Dr Ben Oramalugo,  has announced the tragic demise of one of it's officer, his beloved wife and four of their children through a fire outbreak that engulfed their residence in Ede, Osun state in the early hours of Monday, 2nd of December, 2024.


The officer, Superintendent of Customs (SC) Kabiru Tijani according to release by the image maker of the command, SC Kayode Wey, before the tragic incident served as the Officer in Charge of Operations at the Command, was a dedicated officer. His unwavering commitment to duty, particularly in coordinating and executing successful anti-smuggling operations, greatly contributed to the success of the Command. His wife, an active member of the Customs Officers' Wives Association (COWA) Oyo/Osun Chapter, was equally admired for her contributions to the welfare of the Customs community.


Addressing speculative reports regarding the inferno,the Oyo/Osun Area Command urged the public to disregard such unfounded reports as their priority remains to provide support to the bereaved extended family, the lone child survivor and to further investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident.


Commiserating with the family, the Customs Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, deeply commiserate with the family and friends of the deceased. He further appreciates the prayers and support from the members of the public. 


Furthermore, SC Kabiru Tijani and his family have since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites. May the Almighty grant them Al-Janatul Firdaus and give their family the strength to endure this immense loss.



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