Kebbi Area Command:: Armed Men Killed Officer, Abducted One.

Kebbi Area Command:: Armed  Men Killed Officer, Abducted  One.

By: Bisi Akingbade 

The Nigeria Customs Service , NCS, Kebbi Area Command, has announced the death  of its Officer and abduction of another officer due to an attack on its patrol base by group of armed men, destroying properties and targeting officers in contest to the recent boost to anti-smuggling activities in the area.

The Armed men, after causing mayhem to the patrol base, trailed and attacked two of our 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.

In a press release issued by the Superintendent  Officer/ Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Tajudeen Salusu, affirmed that  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.

 "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.