Three ‘Dead’ As Customs, Youths Clash In Ogun

Three ‘Dead’ As Customs, Youths Clash In Ogun

iexclusive News Nigeria reports that there was pandemonium in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Tuesday as three persons were feared dead, killed by stray bullets as customs operatives and youths clashed in Ayetoro.

This online news medium gathered that the incident happened at the Kikelomo area, Ayetoro in the early hours of Tuesday.

The men of Nigeria Customs Service had reportedly stormed the area following a tip-off of smuggling activities.

The stray bullets were allegedly fired by the customs officers who stormed the area to evacuate the alleged smuggled bags of rice.

However, one of the victims, Sola, was reportedly shot while riding a motorcycle in the area.

As of the time of the report, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Command, Ahmed Oloyede, could not be reached.