A 54-year-old officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, identified as Mr Etteng Ise, has died following a lone motor accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River State, according to Vanguard News. The report states that the crash involved only his vehicle, though details surrounding the cause of the accident were not provided. The incident adds to concerns about road safety on major highways in the region.

A Nigeria Customs Service officer has died in a fatal road accident, according to PM News. The command commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues and the wider Customs Service over the incident. It also urged motorists to exercise caution, avoid excessive speed and remain vigilant while driving, particularly on highways. Details about the location, cause or timing of the crash were not provided in the report excerpt.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N274 million in Cross River, which included vegetable oil and used tyres. This action aims to protect local industries from the impact of smuggling.

Sen. Baba Tela, the immediate former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, has tragically lost two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal motor crash. The incident occurred on Saturday when their vehicle crashed on the Bauchi-Azare road while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare.