Tragedy strikes as Customs officer kills self in Abuja

Tragedy strikes as Customs officer kills self in Abuja

Abdulwahab Magaji, an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) serving in the Federal Capital Territory, reportedly shot himself dead at his residence in Abuja.

The tragic incident occurred at his home on Binta Street, Farm Estate area, according to reports from PUNCH.

Magaji’s family alerted the police about his death, leading to officers rushing to the scene. He was then taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The body has since been handed over to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.

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The Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, and the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, could not be reached for comments at the time of reporting.

A friend of Magaji, Lawan Al-Amin Mohammed, paid tribute to him, describing him as a pillar of strength and a source of comfort. Mohammed praised Magaji’s character and integrity, highlighting his purposeful and passionate approach to life.

The incident adds to a concerning trend of uniformed personnel taking their own lives, often linked to depression. Earlier this year, Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Oyedemi reportedly committed suicide in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Oyedemi served as the Aide de Camp to the late former Governor of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala, during his tenure.

Tragedy strikes as Customs officer kills self in Abuja