By Femi Anamelechi
The Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, Gambo Aliyu, has expressed deep sorrow and pain on the killing of Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC I) Mustapha Akiyode, who died on active duty. He commiserated with the family , assuring them that the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to their welfare and will pursue justice for the slain officer.This was disclosed in a Press release issued by the FOU Zone A Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Hussaini Abdullahi,The Comptroller who led a delegation of officers to the residence of the late officer at Ita Oshe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday February 4, 2026, conveyed the Unit’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu extended the condolences of the Comptroller-General of Customs and the entire NCS family to the widow, children, and relatives of the fallen officer. He reassured them of the Service’s continued commitment to the welfare of its personnel, both in active service and beyond .
He also affirmed that the Service will leave no stone unturned in its determination to pursue justice. “A thorough investigation is ongoing, with every available resource mobilised to identify, apprehend, and bring the perpetrators of this unfortunate incident to book, and ensure they face the full wrath of the law.”Comptroller Aliyu offered prayers for the family, expressing faith and hope in the face of the loss.ASC I Akiyode was killed in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after he was shot by unknown gunmen during an ambush along the Ilara–Ijoun axis in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State while on official duty.
