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A tragedy struck in Katsina metropolis as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead in a hotel room after reportedly spending the night with three women.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, at Murjani Hotel, Katsina, where the deceased had checked in. According to sources, hotel staff discovered his lifeless body around 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted authorities.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that empty sachets of suspected substances were found in the waste basket of the room, raising concerns about the circumstances leading to his death.
Three women — identified as Khadija Ali (34) of Dutsin Amare Quarters, Aisha Lawal (30) from Ingawa Local Government Area, and Hafsat Yusuf (22) of Brigade Quarters, Kano — were said to have been at the hotel at the time of the incident.
Hotel sources told Zagazola Report that Khadija and Aisha spent the night with the Customs officer, while Hafsat reportedly joined them later and also lodged in the same facility.
Upon discovery, the body of the deceased was conveyed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Katsina, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead. His remains were subsequently deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for an autopsy to ascertain the actual cause of death.
The Nigeria Customs Service has since been notified of the development, while law enforcement agencies have begun an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death.
Authorities are yet to confirm whether any of the women have been detained or questioned as part of the ongoing probe.
The sudden death of ASC Tukur has sparked shock and speculation among colleagues and residents, who described the incident as both “tragic and suspicious.”
As of press time, security operatives were said to have cordoned off the hotel room, pending forensic examination and further inquiries.
Source:@ZagazolaMakama
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