Terrorists attack Customs office in Yobe, kill officer

Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram have attacked “Customs House” which is the office of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Geidam town of Yobe State on Saturday, killing an Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Ahmed Usman.

Penpushing reports that the spokesperson of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement confirmed the attack and killing of its officer in what it called a formidable threat to the airport-attacked office.

“During this harrowing encounter, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, Ahmed Usman, born on 2 April 1983, and a dedicated NCS member since 24 February 2009, tragically paid the ultimate sacrifice. He hailed from Pindiga Town, Akko Local Government Area in Gombe State, leaving behind a grieving wife and five children – three boys and two girls,” the statement added.

“In a valiant stand against suspected Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army, thwarted an attack on the Customs Office in Geidam town, Yobe State, demonstrating unwavering courage and resilience against the enemies of the state. The Customs Office faced a formidable threat but was bravely defended, safeguarding the facility and the families of fellow officers and men’, Maiwada wrote

Penpushing further reports that the statement, which was made available through the Nigerian Customs Service(NCS) official X (Twitter) handle, said Usman was killed while trying to repel the attack, adding that  the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased officer.

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) spokesperson in the statement noted that the Comptroller General of Customs emphasised the crucial role of community engagement in the shared pursuit of safety and security, urging all citizens to contribute to these collective endeavours actively.

Penpushing also reports that sources, however, said the terrorists stormed the Customs House in a Volkswagen Golf and Land Rover vehicles around 10 p.m. and began shooting sporadically, adding that the gunmen were sure the customs officers had retired home before they struck

‘They struck when they were sure the customs officers had retired home. Panicked by the rain of bullets, the officers scampered for safety, some escaped through the gate, while others scaled the fence. Unfortunately, one of the officers, Usman Gombe, was shot dead while attempting to climb the fence’, the source said

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