Bees
A senior officer of Nigeria Customs Service has died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while on patrol duty.
BeesAbba Abubakar, an officer operating at the Seme Customs Command, along Ashipa axis of Badagry, Lagos, met his untimely death, Tuesday, after he was stung by the bees, the agency said in a statement.
“With sadness and deep sorrow, the Seme Area Command announces the death of our colleague, CSC Abba, A.,” Saidu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the Seme Customs command, said in the statement.
“The sad event occurred, yesterday, due to an attack by a swarm of bees around Ashipa axis, Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
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“We pray that Allah (SWT) showers His mercy and grant him the highest level of Jannah, and give his family the patience and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Aameen.”
Mr Abdullahi described the deceased as an astute officer who discharged his duties diligently.
“He has never failed to report at his duty post daily. We regret to lose such a gallant officer,” Mr Abdullahi said.
The Yobe State-born officer was survived by his wife and children.
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