Customs Deputy Chief Collapses, Dies at Panel Hearing

Essien Andrew a senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service died on Tuesday while answering questions at a assembly with the Dwelling of Representatives’ Public Tale Committee.

The incident befell round 1:00 PM on June 25, 2024.

All the intention throughout the session, the officer grew to change into sick in a transient time. Even though first responders and clinical workers on the Nationwide Meeting Clinic tried to relieve him, he handed away rapidly after.

The Dwelling of Representatives expressed deep sadness over the loss.

Akin Rotimi, the spokesperson for the Dwelling, talked about, “We are in point of fact saddened to substantiate the death of a revered Customs Service legit. We are conserving his name non-public to respect his household.”

He added that the Dwelling sends its heartfelt condolences to the officer’s household, friends, and colleagues and appreciates his provider to the nation.

The Speaker of the Dwelling, Abbas Tajudeen, also expressed his sorrow, asserting, “We are deeply fearful and saddened by the surprising lack of a dedicated public servant. Our hearts wander out to his household all over this complex time.”

The Dwelling is working to worship exactly what befell and will cooperate with all relevant authorities to make crawl that all correct steps are taken all over this investigation.