Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, who served as Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from 1999 to 2003, has passed away.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, confirmed his death in a statement on Thursday.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with the Lamido of Adamawa, the Mustapha royal family and all who mourn him. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus," Governor Fintiri wrote.

Mustapha, who held the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa was also the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha.

He joined the Customs Service as a...