SAD: Customs Officer, Wife, Four Children Die In Tragic Inferno
NCS Mourns, Investigate Incident
By Frederick Wright
It was a sad day for the family, friends and the entire Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as a tragic fire incident claimed the lives of Superintendent of Customs (SC) Kabiru Tijani, his beloved wife, and their four children.
The sad 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. One child survived the incident.
The Customs Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, described Tijani, who served as the officer in Charge of Operations at the Command, as 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,” he stated.
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.
“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”
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.
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,” said Superintendent of Customs, Command Public Relations Officer, Kayode Wey, in a statement.
