Kingsley Adeniyi
A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service has died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while on patrol duty.
Abba
Abubakar, an officer operating at the Seme customs command, along
Ashipa axis of Badagry, Lagos, met his untimely death Tuesday after he
was stung by the bees, the agency said in a statement.
“With
sadness and deep sorrow, the Seme Area Command announces the death of
our colleague CSC Abba, A.,” Saidu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the
Seme customs command, said in the statement on Wednesday.
“The sad event occurred yesterday due to an attack by a swarm of bees around Ashipa axis, Lagos- Badagry Express way.
“We
pray that Allah (SWT) shower His mercy and grant him the highest level
of Jannah, and give his family the patience and fortitude to bear this
irreparable loss. Aameen.”
Mr Abdullahi described the deceased as an astute officer who discharged his duties diligently.
“He has never failed to report at his duty post daily. We regret to lose such a gallant officers,” Mr Abdullahi said.
The Yobe State-born officer was survived by his wife and children.
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