A yet-to-be-identified commercial driver was on Sunday, allegedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service along the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State.
The incident which occurred at the Onibueja area in Ido-Osun around 10 am caused panic in the environment.
The perpetrators were said to be security operatives in mufti who were reportedly pursuing the deceased driver from the Iwo end of the road.
A resident of Onibueja, who identified himself simply as Sunday said, “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.
“He died right there behind the wheel. The car was riddled with bullets, and people rushed to the scene. The incident happened close to a police roadblock.
“But those who killed him were not wearing uniforms, so we cannot really say who they are. People were very angry over the development,” Sunday said.
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.
“We have arrested two people in connection with the incident. I will brief the press fully in a few minutes,” Ojelabi said.
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