Customs Area Controller Visits Family Of Lynched Officer In Katsina State

The Customs Area Controller of Katsina Command, Comptroller Mohammed Umar, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Customs Assistant II Auwal Haruna, who tragically lost his life while on duty.

During the visit on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to the Kayawa community in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Comptroller Muhammed Umar expressed his deepest sympathy to the family and members of the Kayawa community for the irreplaceable loss, recognising Auwal’s sacrifice in the line of duty. He emphasised that the Service lost a disciplined and well-dedicated officer.

In a statement made available to The Nigerian Voice on Saturday, Tahir Balarabe, Public Relations Officer of the Area Command noted that the Area Controller assured the family of the deceased that the Service has initiated a thorough investigation to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act and would ensure justice is served.

“The Chairman of Dutsi Local Government Area, Hon. Abdulrazzak Adamu, expressed gratitude on behalf of the deceased family members for the Service support during this challenging time and urged the Service to bring the culprits to book and ensure that justice is served.

“A moment of prayer was held for the eternal peace of the fallen hero, Auwal Haruna,” the statement added.