Tragedy struck , Tuesday, 25th June at the Red Chamber as a Senior Customs Officer(name withheld) slumped and died during a Committee Investigative hearing at the National Assembly organized by the House of Representatives.
This incident which occurred during a committee meeting investigating Customs finance, has been confirmed by the House Spokesman.
According to earlier reports the senior officer fainted during the meeting. During the engagement which occurred around 1.pm on Tuesday June, 25 2024, the officer developed sudden health complications. Despite the prompt and efficient efforts of first responders and the medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, the officer unfortunately passed on’’.
The House Spokesperson, Akintunde Rotimi acknowledged the situation and said that the customs officer’s name is being withheld because of respect for his family.
Details later…