Customs Officer shot by bandits dies in hospital

A Customs officer with Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone B, Kaduna, identified as ASCll Mohammed Maradun has died after being shot by bandits.

Maradun was shot after bandits invaded his residence at Rigachikun Community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna in the wee hours of Wednesday, February 23.

Six persons including a bride-to-be were abducted in the attack. FOU Chief Public Relations officer (CPRO), M.A Magaji confirmed the death of the victim, saying his corpse will be transported to his home state of Zamfara for burial later on Thursday February 24.

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