A former head of security at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, Mr. Subaru Anataku is dead.
Sources close to the family of the deceased said Anataku died in a hospital in Surulere, Lagos, on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was aged 66.
He was buried the same day according to Islamic rites.
Anataku was the Port Security Officer (PSO) at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa. He also served as the pioneer Chairman of the Port Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria (PFSOFN).
“Alhaji A. A. Subaru was an astute security officer that served Nigerian Ports Authority meritoriously and retired from service without blemish.
“He will be remembered for his uprightness, dedication, hardwork, integrity, and intelligence.
“He served in various committees including LARPAC, which helped in the decongestion of Apapa-Tin Can road.
“He was also a pioneer chairman of the Port Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria (PFSOFN), and served as a Port Security Officer (PSO) in different port locations,” the source said.
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