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Shocking! Bees Attack And Kill Nigerian Customs Officer While On Patrol Duty

Posted by Samuel on Thu 11th Apr, 2019 - tori.ng

A Nigerian Customs Officer has been attacked and killed by bees while he was on patrol duty in Lagos state.

 
Mr Abubakar was stung by the bees during a patrol duty Photo by Kingsley Adeniyi
 
A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service has died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while on patrol duty, a Premium Times report has shown.
 
Abba 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 on Wednesday.

“The sad event occurred yesterday due to an attack by a swarm of bees around Ashipa axis, Lagos- Badagry Express way.

“We pray that Allah (SWT) shower 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 officers,” Mr Abdullahi said.
 
The Yobe State-born officer was survived by his wife and children.
 
According to the customs, the officer has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.


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