Police arrest customs officers after fatal Osun road shooting
Two operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command following the fatal shooting of a driver along the Osogbo–Iwo Road. The incident, which sparked outrage among residents, occurred near a roadblock and involved security operatives in mufti. Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel were identified as the arrested suspects. The police have assured the public of a thorough investigation and urged residents to remain calm.
What happened
- The shooting occurred near the Onibueja area of Ido-Osun, with the victim's vehicle riddled with bullets.
- The customs operatives were reportedly chasing suspected “tokunbo” vehicles when the incident happened.
- The driver of an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla was shot and later confirmed dead at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital.
- Items recovered at the scene include a Beretta pistol, live ammunition, and two vehicles.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has ordered a thorough investigation, and the suspects are in police custody.
