{"id":108827,"date":"2023-10-22T21:50:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=108827"},"modified":"2023-10-22T21:50:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:50:53","slug":"customs-foils-terror-attack-on-facility-in-yobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/customs-foils-terror-attack-on-facility-in-yobe\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs foils terror attack on facility in Yobe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1780480963894581343\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has foiled an attack on its facility in Geidam town, Yobe State based on its timely intervention and collaboration with the Nigerian Army.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nIn a statement issued by its public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada on Sunday, October 22, said that the Service faces a formidable threat but bravely defended its facility and safeguarded the lives of families of its officers and men.<\/p>\n<p>The statement reads in part: \u201cDuring the harrowing encounter, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Ahmed Usman, born on April 2, 1983, and a dedicated NCS member since February 24, 2009, tragically paid the ultimate sacrifice. He hailed from Pindiga Town, Akko Local Government Area in Gombe State, leaving behind a grieving wife and five children, three boys and two girls.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThe Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, alongside the entire NCS fraternity, extends heartfelt condolences to the family of ASC II Ahmed Usman, the NCS Borno\/Yobe Area Command, and the Government of Gombe State for the loss of this heroic and devoted individual in the line of duty.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed gratitude for the unwavering solidarity and cooperation extended to the NCS by the Nigerian Army, its sister agencies, and the good people of Yobe State under the leadership of His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized: \u201cThe crucial role of community engagement in the shared pursuit of safety and security, urging all citizens to contribute to these collective endeavours actively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn memory of ASC II Ahmed Usman and the face of adversity, the Nigeria Customs Service stands strong, resolute, and united, ensuring the safety and security of the nation\u2019s borders.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has foiled an attack on its facility in Geidam town, Yobe State based on its timely intervention and collaboration with the Nigerian Army. 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