BREAKING: Customs deputy comptroller slumps, dies at National Assembly
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Essien Etop Andrew, the deputy comptroller of finance administration and technical service at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), is dead.
The customs officer was fielding questions from members of the house of representatives committee on public account when he coughed and slumped.
Andrew was rushed to the national assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead.
More to follow…
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