A yet-to-be-identified commuter was allegedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service on Sunday along the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State. The perpetrators were said to be security operatives in mufti who were reportedly pursuing the deceased driver from the Iwo end of the road. “The man was driving towards the Osogbo end from the Iwo end of the road when some security operatives in mufti shot at his vehicle. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident but said the suspected shooters were Customs operatives. “The incident happened, but those who allegedly fired the shots are Customs operatives.

Source: Punch March 15, 2026 18:21 UTC