Four Dies as Customs Chase Smuggler in Ogun

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

At least four persons were killed on Wednesday when officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) chased an alleged smuggler around the Kobape axis in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

According to eye witnesses’ account, the driver, who was being chased by the customs’ officials, was not a smuggler.

It was said that he bought some bags of rice at the popular Kuto market and was being trailed by the customs officials after leaving the market.

While told to stop, he reportedly refused and the customs officials, who were chasing him, allegedly shot at his tyre, which caused the vehicle to somersault, killing about four persons in the process.

The incident reportedly angered sympathisers in the area, who have vowed not to allow easy flow of traffic in the area until the state Governor, Mr Ibikunle Amosun, arrives.