…Vows to Investigate Cause of Inferno
By Nkechi Eze
The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun area command, has announced the death of Superintendent of Customs Kabiru Tijani.
This information was contained in a statement issued and signed by the command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of customs Kayode Wey and made available to Newsmen.
According to the statement: “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, deeply regrets to announce the tragic demise of Superintendent of Customs (SC) Kabiru Tijani, his beloved wife, and their four children. This heartbreaking incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, 2nd December 2024, at approximately 3:00 am when a fire engulfed their residence in Ede, Osun State.”
“The Late SC Kabiru Tijani, who served as the Officer in Charge of Operations at the Command, was a dedicated officer. His unwavering commitment to duty, particularly in coordinating and executing successful anti-smuggling operations, greatly contributed 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.”
The statement also added, “In the wake of this incident, the Oyo/Osun Area Command wishes to address speculative reports regarding the inferno. We urge the public to disregard such unfounded reports as our priority remains to provide support to the bereaved extended family, the lone child survivor and to further investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident.”
In his remarks, the Customs Area Controller, CAC, Compt. Dr Ben Oramalugo, said, “on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, I deeply commiserate with the family and friends of the deceased. It’s a huge loss and God in his infinite mercy and grace shall grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Also we appreciates the prayers and support from the members of the public.”
However, SC Kabiru Tijani and his family have since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites. May the Almighty grant them Al-Janatul Firdaus and give their family the strength to endure this immense loss.
