Abdullahi Magaji, a customs officer in Nigeria, tragically committed suicide by shooting himself dead on May 6, 2024. The incident took place at Farm Centre Quarters in Kano. The details surrounding his death were initially unclear, with reports suggesting that he had been shot by unknown assailants. However, subsequent investigations revealed that Magaji had taken his own life using a pump-action gun. The Kano State Police Command conducted a thorough investigation into the matter, led by Officer Abdullahi Kiyawa. The police team, headed by CSP Ibrahim Abubakar, confirmed the suicide after conducting an assessment of the scene. This tragic event shocked both Magaji’s family and colleagues in the Nigeria Customs Service.
The circumstances leading to Magaji’s suicide were not immediately apparent. However, it was later reported that he resided in Farm Centre Quarters in Kano and had committed suicide at around 12 pm on May 6, 2024. Following the discovery of his body, it was handed over for burial. The news of his death sent shockwaves through the community and prompted investigations by both the police and customs authorities to ascertain the reasons behind his decision to take his own life.
In a separate incident involving customs officers in Nigeria, there were reports of clashes between individuals identified as hoodlums during a wedding ceremony. These clashes resulted in injuries and arrests made by the police to quell the violence. The situation escalated due to displays of weapons and confrontations among the individuals involved in the altercation. The police intervened to restore order and arrested those responsible for instigating the violence during the event.
