Customs FOU ‘A’ Operatives Repel Smugglers Attack, Kills one

COMPTROLLER KOLA OLADEJI RECEIVING NIGERIAN FLAG

The Federal Operations Unit Zone A (FOU A) of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed an incident that occurred on Sunday morning, June 2, 2024, at approximately 0300 hours.

A joint patrol team comprising FOU A personnel and some soldiers intercepted a boat carrying smuggled rice and vehicles by the waterside in Badagry, Lagos State.

While evacuating the goods, a group of men, led by an individual armed with charms and a matchet, attacked the team, injuring a Customs officer in the face and a soldier on the leg.

The personnel acting in self-defense, maimed the leader of the gang to prevent him from inflicting more injuries on the personnel and was evacuated for immediate medical attention. Unfortunately, he later died en route to the hospital.

The Comptroller of FOU A, Kola Oladeji, commended the Army and Customs personnel for their bravery and professional conduct in the face of a dangerous attack.

He reiterated the Unit’s commitment to combating smuggling and urged parents and community leaders to discourage their wards from engaging in criminal activities that could put their well-being and other citizens at risk.