Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead inside his hotel room in Katsina metropolis under unclear circumstances.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred on October 15 at Murjani Hotel, where the officer had lodged the previous evening. Hotel staff discovered his body early the next morning and immediately contacted the police.
Preliminary reports indicated that empty sachets containing an unknown substance were found inside the room’s trash bin, raising suspicions about possible poisoning or drug use.
Investigations revealed that the deceased officer had been in the company of three women identified as Khadija Ali (34) of Dutsin Amare Quarters, Katsina; Aisha Lawal (30) of Ingawa Local Government Area; and Hafsat Yusuf (22) of Brigade Quarters, Kano.
According to sources, Khadija and Aisha spent the night with Tukur, while Hafsat arrived later and also stayed over. The circumstances surrounding their meeting and the officer’s sudden death remain unclear.
The body has been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Katsina, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
The Nigeria Customs Service has been briefed on the development, while police authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident.
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