Justice For Mustapha Akiyode : Comptroller Aliyu Leads Tribute To Brave Customs Hero
Justice For Mustapha Akiyode : Comptroller Aliyu Leads Tribute To Brave Customs Hero
….Our thoughts are with the family of the late ASC I Mustapha Akiyode . Comptroller Aliyu and the Nigeria Customs Service pledge to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice #JusticeForAkiyode”
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FOU Zone A Controller, Aliyu, Visits Family of Akiyode, Slain Customs Officer Shot By Unidentified Gunmen
The Comptroller Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu on 4 February 2026 paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Assistant Superintendent of Customs I (ASC I) Mustapha Olalekan Akiyode, who lost his life in the line of duty.
Comptroller Aliyu, who led a delegation of officers from the unit to the residence of the deceased officer at Ita Oshe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, conveyed the unit’s heartfelt condolences to the family of their late colleague. The visit took place in a small, sober gathering marked by quiet reflection and shared grief.
This was disclosed by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the unit, Hussaini Abdullah in a press release issued in Lagos.
Abdullahi, a Chief Superintendent of Customs reported that Aliyu extended the CGC’s and the entire Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) family’s deepest sympathies to the bereaved widow, children, and extended relatives. The delegation was warmly received with profound gratitude, creating an atmosphere of mutual support amid the loss. He reassured the family of the NCS Management’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its personnel, both in active service and after.
He further affirmed that the Service will leave no stone unturned in its determination to pursue justice. A thorough investigation is ongoing, with every available resource mobilized to identify, apprehend, and bring the perpetrators of this unfortunate incident to book, ensuring they face the full wrath of the law.
He concluded by reaffirming the supremacy and infinite wisdom of Almighty God, who ordains the destinies of all mortals. He prayed that Allah grants eternal peace to the soul of ASC I MO Akiyode, comforts his family, and guides all officers in their service to the nation.
ASC I MO Akiyode was shot in the line of duty by unknown gunmen in the early hours of 3 February 2026, in an ambush along the Ilara–Ijoun axis in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.
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