Six Feared Killed As Customs, Smugglers Clash In Ogun

Six persons, including two children, have allegedly lost their lives as operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and suspected smugglers clashed in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, was said to have ‎left several others injured and property destroyed.

‘New Telegraph’ learnt that the clash erupted after Customs officials on patrol pursued some suspects who allegedly smuggled two vehicles loaded with rice from Igolo, a border town between Nigeria and Benin Republic.
The ‎suspected smugglers were headed towards Sango in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.
Eye witnesses told our correspondent that the Customs operatives impounded the vehicles and the contraband ‎but were later ambushed on way to their Idiroko office by the smugglers.
The development led to exchange of gunfire between the armed smugglers and law enforcement agents, who reportedly called for reinforcement.
In the ensuing melee, six people were allegedly hit by stray bullets while others sustained serious injuries.