Customs Officers Kill Okada Rider While Chasing Rice Smugglers In Oyo (Graphic Picture)
Pandemonium broke out, in Oyo town, Oyo State, following the death of an okada rider shot by officers of Nigeria Customs Service, who were allegedly after smugglers at Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to the report gathered by newsmen, the men of the Nigeria Customs were in hot pursuit of a Sienna bus allegedly carrying rice in Oyo town, Oyo State. The customs officers were able to double cross the vehicle right at the front of the Bovas Filling Station. The occupants of the Sienna bus resisted attempts and this led the men of the Customs to open fire on them. The bullets didn't penetrate. Along the line, one of the bullets hit an okada rider. Onlookers attempted rescuing the man but the customs officers started shooting at them. They sprayed till they exhausted their bullets and fled. According to reports, the family and friends of the dead man went to Ojongbodu police station, in Oyo to demand for justice.