Joseph Bakare
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has expressed grief and pain over the tragic demise of Superintendent of Customs (SC) Kabiru Tijani, his beloved wife, and their four children to a fire inferno.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs, Kayode Wey on Tuesday 3 December 2024 on behalf of the Customs Area Controller of the command Comptroller, Ben Oramalugo, noted that the 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 statement noted that SC Kabiru Tijani, served as the Officer in Charge of Operations at the Command, adding, “SC Kabiru 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 said.
While clearing the air about some purported reports as to how the inferno emanated, the Command urged the public to disregard such unfounded reports as the priority remains to provide support to the bereaved extended family and the lone child survivor and to further investigate the circumstances.
Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, on behalf of the Officers and Men of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased.
The statement, however, stated that SC Kabiru Tijani and his family have since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.