Gunmen Attack Customs Base In Kebbi, Kill One, Abduct Officer

From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin- Kebbi

 The Nigeria Customs Service Base in Koko-Basse Town in Kebbi State last weekend came under attack by unknown gunmen who attacked the base, killed one officer, and kidnapped another officer.

 In a press Statement signed by the Public Relation Officer of the Command,  Salisu Suleiman Muhammad and made available to newsmen on Monday, expressed Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), concern about the ugly incident in Kebbi State Area Command, announced the sad incident on Monday.

“A group of armed men attacked the patrol base, 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 and still in the hands of his abductors. “

The deceased officer’s corpse according to him was retrieved from the hideout of thin hoodlums and conveyed to Kaduna his home State  for burial according to Islamic rites.

The Customs image maker stated that  a manhunt has been launched for the killers and abductors of the officers, adding that the Customs Area Controller (CAC) Iheanacho Ernest Ojike has  commiserated with the family of the deceased and prays for the release of the abducted officer.

“We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves, 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”. He said.