A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abba Abubakar, was stung to death by a swarm of bees while on patrol duty around Ashipa axis, Lagos- Badagry expressway.
A statement by the agency described Abba Abubakar, an officer operating at the Seme customs command, as an astute officer who discharged his duties diligently.
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Saidu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the Seme customs command, confirmed the unfortunate news on Wednesday, Premium Times reports.
“With sadness and deep sorrow, the Seme Area Command announces the death of our colleague CSC Abba, A.
“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.”
“He has never failed to report at his duty post daily. We regret to lose such a gallant officer,” he said.
The Yobe State-born officer was survived by his wife and children.
