Shooting in Osogbo: Police arrest 2 custom officers

By Isa Isawade

‎The Osun State Police Command has arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with a shooting incident that occurred today (Sunday) at Dada Estate area of Osogbo.

This was made known by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Sunday in Osogbo.

‎The suspects, identified as Kolawole Suuti “M” and Danjuma Samuel “M”, were reportedly chasing suspected ‘tokunbo’ (foreign used) vehicles when the incident occurred.

Following the report, police operatives swiftly responded and apprehended the two officers, meanwhile, the driver of the said ash colour Toyota corolla, one of the vehicles been chased by the customs was shot and confirmed dead by a medical doctor at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital.

His corpse has been deposited at the morgue, although the name of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.

Police revealed that during the operation, the following items were recovered from the scene of incident:
‎1. One Beretta pistol with breech number 125024
‎2. Eleven (11) rounds of 9mm live ammunition
‎3. One expanded shell of 9mm
‎4. One white Toyota Corolla with registration number AAA 400 GQ (Lagos)
‎5. One ash Toyota Corolla with registration number GFQ 0982 (Texas)

‎The suspects, according to police statement, are currently in police custody while the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips has ordered a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“‎The Command assures members of the public that anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“Citizens are also advised to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that can aid ongoing investigations.
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“Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” Police said.