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The death of a senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Lumi Elisha Gwamis, has thrown residents of Boi District in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State into mourning.

DAILY POST reports that Gwamis, 44, was the eldest son of a former executive chairman of Bogoro LGA, Hon. Elisha Tula Gwamis.

Reports circulating within the community alleged that the deceased had been battling depression and anxiety before his death, with some residents suggesting he died by suicide.

Speaking during a condolence visit on Monday, the deceased’s father, Hon. Elisha Tula Gwamis, described the incident as shocking and painful.

“My son, Lumi, was healthy and hearty. None of us was aware of what he was about to do. It was later that we heard the bad news. It is very unfortunate, and all of us are full of sorrow,” he said.

Residents and sympathisers across Bogoro LGA have continued to express grief over the incident, describing the officer’s death as unfortunate.

The deceased is scheduled to be buried on Wednesday, June 10, following a funeral service in Boi, Bogoro LGA.

He is survived by his father, Hon. Elisha Tula Gwamis; his mother, Mrs Saratu Elisha Gwamis; and several siblings.

However, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone D, Bauchi, has dismissed reports suggesting that the officer died by suicide.

The public relations officer of the unit, Umar Abdullahi, while speaking with DAILY POST, said the service had not received any information indicating that the deceased took his own life.

“What the father of the deceased told us was that he was sick. He came to the office accompanied by his father to document, having been newly posted to the unit from Tin Can Island Port. He took annual leave, which he was entitled to, and left with his father,” Abdullahi said.

“Then the father called us and told us that the officer had died. So, we cannot say that he killed himself since the father didn’t tell us that. We cannot work with rumours or what people are saying; we work based on what the father told us.

“He hasn’t worked with us here. He just reported and took annual leave. He was recently transferred to Bauchi. When he came and reported, before we posted him, his father told us that he was sick. The officer even said that when he returned, we would allocate an office for him to work. So, what I told you is the only information we have.”

The circumstances surrounding Gwamis’ death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/08/customs-officer-dies-in-bauchi-under-unclear-circumstances/

UDOKABESTLUV, reporting this sad news 📰

I hate when Nigerians claim someone is hearty because he/she can move from point A to B. There are many people in the street that I know aren’t healthy just from watching them walk. If any of them collapse, the average Nigerian will claim the person died mysteriously.

Take your health serious. Pay for yearly medical checkups. Doctors should be appointed to primary schools to raise awareness so new generations will become health conscious in adulthood.

Reports circulating within the community alleged that the deceased had been battling depression and anxiety before his death, with some residents suggesting he died by suicide.

People could observe it. It means it was really bad.

Hmm Life, e pas having BASIC KNOWLEDGE and MATERIALS, ALLAH WALAI

Customs officer commit suicide??
People wey dey chop millions in bribe
Commit suicide??

Reminds me of a movie where police officers killed a young recruit who was about to expose their dirty doings

Guess what?? They arranged it like suicide

I was already jubilanting i though it was Gunmi

This is not suicide. He was murdered and they want to frame it as suicide

What's it with Customs Officers committing suicide?

Is it diabolical? Staged homicides ? Or real suicides ?

we no get job never gotten any job we no commit suicide nawa oo

Na lie they have kpaid him. He know something he is not suppose to k ow

For his father to accompany him to his new posting shows there were likely some issues with him. Possibly he was struggling with his mental health.

My heart breaks for his family. May God grant them the fortitude to bear the painful loss.

Even a senior customs officer? Still single at 44, with all his money in Northern Nigeria? God help we men. We are going through a lot.




Udokabestluv and is back from his sabbatical leave!

A custom man for this tinubu government of woruworu no fit commit suicide


He was murdered.

When you always read about the sad news in a Nigerian sad newspaper.....it's bound to depress you.

Elvis2kay:
I was already jubilanting i though it was Gunmi

Lol...Gumi will soon report you to bandits.

[quote author=RollinTNDA post=139663055]Customs officer commit suicide??
People wey dey chop millions in bribe
Commit suicide??

Reminds me of a movie where police officers killed a young recruit who was about to expose their dirty doings

Guess what?? They arranged it like suicide .


I know where you are going with this....and it's with epiphanic clarity that I say you are absolutely correct.
Please continue it that wise!!.

Deception is an unforgivable sin!!...then add murder and tell me how you plead!!😱😡

What could be the reason for taking ones life

They framed his dead. His actually murdered by a close source

Handsome guy at 44 not married? Unbelievable
God console your family bro

Always get help if you feel suicidal, you are not alone.

WHERE TO GET HELP

Hmmm. Kill yourself intentionally? For wetin?

Custom officers make alot more than other military personnels.

I don't think this guy can just commit suicide just like that.

he shouldn't have done that because 99% of Nigerians are going tru alot ...RIP

UDOKABESTLUV:
UDOKABESTLUV, reporting this sad news 📰

So sad when you can't handle your personal problems

And you tell the president is stupid for not fixing some matter that need attention of minister


Rest in peace

bestman09:
Even a senior customs officer? Still single at 44, with all his money in Northern Nigeria? God help we men. We are going through a lot.




Udokabestluv and Naija-cover is back from his sabbatical leave!

Lol 😂

Na Where Man Dey work, na there, him dey see him own food, take chop, My Brother.

The rate of suicide under the druglord is alarming

Vote better person, una say no.

RollinTNDA:
Customs officer commit suicide??
People wey dey chop millions in bribe
Commit suicide??

Reminds me of a movie where police officers killed a young recruit who was about to expose their dirty doings

Guess what?? They arranged it like suicide

KACHALLA!👍🏽 Fine boy. Prolly being “molested” by senior ogas. You know they like those kain “back yard” monkey-business tinz.😁

My sentiments exactly.
Atiku after failing to be president TEN TIMES has not taken his own life. The situation in Nigeria has many alive with depression and anxiety. Have they taken their lives?

He was eliminated. Period!🍷

Such sad eyes.