Gov. Buni condoles with Customs Service, family of officer killed by Boko Haram terrorists
Gov. Buni condoles with Customs Service, family of officer killed by Boko Haram terrorists
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed his condolences to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the family of an officer who lost his life in an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Geidam on Saturday.
In a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General Press and Media Affairs said Governor Buni described the atack on the Customs facility and the sad loss of the officer as sad and unfortunate.
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“It is sad that we are visited by this unfortunate incident at a time when we enjoy relative peace across the state.
“Our gallant security operatives have no doubt maintained watchful eyes to maintain security to lives and property in the state.
“This unfortunate attack however, is a wake up call to all of us to be vigilant, and we should not be carried away by the peace we enjoy and taken by surprises.
“I extend the sympathy and condolences of the government and people of Yobe state to the Nigeria Customs Service, the Controller General and family of the slain officer” Governor Buni said.
He assured the commitment of his administration to continue partnering security operatives in the state to improve on the relative peace enjoyed across the state.
Buni prayed for the repose of the late officer in eternal rest and the fortitude to his family to bear the irreparable loss.
The Governor urges people of the state to always provide timely and useful information to government and security agencies on questionable persons and movements in their communities.