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‎​CUSTOMS: OYO/OSUN AREA COMMAND INVESTIGATES INCIDENT IN VIRAL VIDEO AT OSOGBO AXIS ‎

By Anne Ejuka


‎In a swift response to the viral video being circulated on social media involving Customs operatives along the Oshogbo axis of Osun state and the subsequent press release issued by the Osun State command of the Nigerian Police, the Oyo Osun Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service has began a full scale investigation into the issue.

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‎The command, in a press release issued on behalf of the Acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Adewole Moses by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs ASC

Abdulmalik Akintola

stated that the command is saddened by the unfortunate event as the command also

recognizes the public concern generated by these reports and considers it essential to provide a professional perspective while efforts are underway to establish the full facts.


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‎The press release reads in full; "​The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command is saddened by the view of an unfortunate event in a video currently circulating on social media and a subsequent press release by the Osun State Police Command concerning an incident reported to have occurred today, 15th March 2026, along the Osogbo axis. The Command recognizes the public concern generated by these reports and considers it essential to provide a professional perspective while efforts are underway to establish the full facts.

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‎​However, preliminary information indicates that officers attached to the Oyo/Osun Area Command patrol team were on routine enforcement duty within the Osogbo axis, attempting to intercept suspected smuggled foreign-used vehicles (Tokunbo). This operation aligns with the Service’s statutory responsibility to suppress smuggling and enforce trade regulations.

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‎​It is pertinent to note that the Command deeply regrets the loss of life recorded in the incident and extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. The Service recognises the sanctity of human life and remains committed to ensuring that its enforcement operations are conducted with the utmost sense of responsibility and professionalism.

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‎Furthermore, the Command has commenced a thorough investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding the incident as reflected in the circulating footage. This review includes an audit of the operational mandates of the officers identified—Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel—to determine if their actions and the tactical approach used adhered to the Service’s strict Rules of Engagement (ROE).

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‎​The Nigeria Customs Service remains a disciplined and professional organization committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting lives. While we maintain a strong working relationship with the Nigeria Police Force, we urge for a harmonized and objective investigation that accounts for all forensic variables, including the origin of the discharged ammunition.

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‎The Oyo/Osun Area Command urges members of the public to remain calm and allow due process to take its course. We advise against the spread of unverified information that could incite unnecessary tension between sister security agencies or within the community. The outcome of this investigation will guide necessary actions in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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