The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has expressed sadness over the death of its Officer in Charge of Operations, Kabiru Tijani, a Superintendent of Customs (SC), his wife, and their four children in an inferno which occurred in their residence in Ede, Osun State.
It also expressed its determination to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Tribune Online learnt that the inferno occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 2, at about 3 am.
In a statement, the Area Command’s Public Relations Officer, Kayode Wey, also a Superintendent of Customs, on behalf of the Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, described SC Tijani as a dedicated officer with unwavering commitment to duty.
The PRO spoke on how the deceased O/C Operations coordinated and executed successful anti-smuggling operations, thereby greatly contributing to the success of the Command.
His wife, an active member of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Oyo/Osun Chapter, was equally admired for her contributions to the welfare of the Customs community.
Meanwhile, the Area Command urged the public to disregard unfounded reports, saying that its priority is to provide support to the bereaved extended family, the lone child survivor.
“The Customs Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, deeply commiserate with the family and friends of the deceased.
“He further appreciates the prayers and support from the members of the public,” the SC Wey stated.
Tijani and his family had since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
He prayed that God grant the deceased Al-Janatul Firdaus and give their family the strength to endure the immense loss.
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