2 injured as drug traffickers attack Customs officers in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun State.

The command’s spokesperson, Zakaria Chado, confirmed the attack via a statement issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Chado said the incident occurred while Customs officers, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items.

Chado said two Customs officers were critically injured in the attack that happened at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

He stated that reinforcement teams could arrive, the suspects mobilised a large number of armed hoodlums and launched a coordinated attack on the patrol team.

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The NCS spokesman noted: “In a deliberate effort to obstruct law enforcement, the attackers mounted heavy barricades at about nine strategic points to block access routes, preventing timely reinforcement.

“They opened fire on the officers and disabled a Customs patrol vehicle by shooting at its tyres, creating a volatile and dangerous operational environment.

“During the exchange, two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service sustained gunshot injuries and are currently in critical condition, receiving intensive medical care.

“Exploiting the multiple barricades, the smugglers fled the scene with the intercepted truck.

“Investigation has commenced to identify, track, and apprehend all those involved in the attack.”

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