CITIZENS COMPASS –The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A (FOU A), in conjunction with the Nigerin Army have repelled an attack by some smugglers.
He said some custom personnel were carrying out carrying out anti-smuggling operations when the smugglers attempted to attack them but this was repelled.
The Unit’s spokesman, Theophilus Duniya, who confirmed the incident in a statement, on Tuesday, said it occurred on Sunday, June 2, at about 3 a.m.
He said, “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 dangerous weapons, attacked the team, injuring Customs Officers and a Soldier.
“The personnel acting in self-defence 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.
While commending the Officers for their bravery and professional conduct, the Comptroller of FOU A, Kola Oladeji, urged parents and community leaders to discourage their wards from engaging in criminal activities.
“The Comptroller of FOU A, 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. He 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.
