Armed men attacks Customs Patrol Base in Kebbi State

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Area Command, has announced an attack on its men by armed men at the Koko Besse patrol base on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 2100 hours.

 According to an e-signed statement by the Kebbi Area Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs, Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, it was a group of Armed men who attacked the patrol base, destroyed properties and targeted officers in contest to the recent boost to anti-smuggling activities in the area.

It was reported that “the Armed men, after causing mayhem to the patrol base, trailed and attacked two officers; shot one and abducted the other. Unfortunately, Assistant Superintendent Customs I Dabo Umar lost his life while Superintendent of Customs Babagana Abba Kabiru was abducted.

“The deceased officer’s corpse was retrieved and conveyed to Kaduna for burial according to Islamic rites.

“While a manhunt has been launched for the killers and abductors of the officers, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) Iheanacho Ernest Ojike commiserates with the family of the deceased and prays for the release of the abducted officer.

“We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the affected officer and the deceased.I

“It is pertinent to state that this unfortunate incident will not deter officers and men of NCS Kebbi Area Command, in collaboration with other customs units and agencies of government, from performing our statutory functions in the best interest of Nigerians”, the statement concluded.