Customs officer dies in Cross River crash

A 54-year-old Customs officer, Mr Etteng Ise, has died in a lone motor accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River.

The accident occurred near Alesi Village in Ikom Local Government Area at about 2:56 p.m. on Monday.

The Police command in Cross River confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Monday in Calabar.

Eitokpah said Ise, who served at the Mfum Border in Etung Local Government Area, reportedly lost control of his vehicle while avoiding a pothole.

He said the vehicle veered off the road into the bush and collided with a tree.

According to him, the victim was rushed to Holy Family Hospital, Ikom, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.

He said Ise’s remains were subsequently deposited at the hospital mortuary.

The command commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues and the Nigeria Customs Service over the incident.

It urged motorists to exercise caution, avoid excessive speed and remain vigilant while driving, particularly on highways.

The command also appealed to road users to remain attentive to road conditions and take necessary precautions to prevent avoidable crashes.

(NAN)