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The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation after a driver was allegedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Osogbo, Osun State.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2026, along the Osogbo–Iwo Road, near the Onibueja area in Ido-Osun. Witnesses said the Customs officers were chasing vehicles suspected to be carrying “tokunbo” (foreign-used) cars when the shooting happened.

What Happened

Eyewitnesses said the officers, who were reportedly in plain clothes, fired shots at one of the vehicles during the pursuit. The driver of an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla was hit by the gunfire and died behind the wheel.

Residents quickly gathered at the scene after the incident, with many expressing anger and calling for authorities to investigate the killing.

Police Reaction

The Osun State Police Command confirmed the incident and said two Customs officers have been arrested in connection with the shooting.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that officers responded quickly after receiving the report and took the suspects into custody.

He also confirmed that the victim was taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed him dead.

Items Recovered

Police said they recovered several items from the scene, including:

A Beretta pistol

11 rounds of 9mm live ammunition

An expanded 9mm shell

Two vehicles believed to be involved in the chase

Investigation Ongoing

The Commissioner of Police in Osun State has ordered a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Authorities say anyone found responsible will face the full weight of the law, while residents have been urged to provide useful information that could assist the investigation.

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According to local authorities, the attackers struck near the communities of Wanka, Kyaram, and Gyambau, where they targeted a security team on patrol. The victims reportedly included two senior military officers and several local security operatives. 

Officials said the attackers have not yet been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility for the assault. Security agencies have since intensified surveillance in the area while investigations continue. 

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Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh explained that the suspects had been linked to multiple robbery incidents where victims were threatened with weapons and forced to surrender phones, cash, and other valuables. Investigators said the gang often operated late at night and specifically targeted nightlife areas where large numbers of people gathered. 

During the operation, security officers recovered several items believed to have been used in the criminal activities. Authorities said investigations are still ongoing and more arrests may follow as police continue efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the capital.

The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies. Officials emphasized that combating violent crime requires cooperation between law-enforcement authorities and members of the public.

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Reports indicate that several military bases were attacked in recent days, resulting in the deaths of many Nigerian soldiers and injuries to others. Local sources say insurgents carried out coordinated raids on multiple army positions, using heavy weapons and drones during the assaults. 

Some of the attacks reportedly occurred near communities in the Maiduguri region, where the Nigerian military has been battling insurgent groups for more than a decade. The raids have raised concerns about the increasing strength and organization of militant groups operating in the area. 

Despite the attacks, troops under Operation Hadin Kai said they have successfully repelled several attempts by terrorists to overrun military positions and have killed some insurgent commanders during counter-operations. 

Meanwhile, lawmakers in the Nigerian Senate have called for stronger military action and better support for troops fighting insurgency in the North-East. They also paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives defending the country. 

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In response, Iranian authorities vowed to continue resisting what they described as aggression and launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against U.S. military installations and allied targets across the region. Some of these attacks reportedly targeted military bases and strategic locations in the Gulf region. 

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Meanwhile, world leaders have called for restraint and diplomatic solutions to prevent the situation from escalating into a larger conflict that could affect millions of people in the region.

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