The Nigeria Customs Service's Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has reported the death of one of its officers following an ambush by suspected smugglers in Ogun State on Tuesday morning.
This tragic event occurred just two days after another ambush, in which two customs officers were wounded while they were on patrol in the same region.
Sources indicate that a customs patrol team was attacked on Saturday, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to four others, including two customs officials.
Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, the customs controller for FOU Zone A, confirmed that the deceased officer had not yet been identified and expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
He stated, “In light of the rising rates of crime throughout our nation, our unit has stepped up efforts against drug trafficking syndicates by intercepting 3,029 parcels of a synthetic form of cannabis indica, known as ‘Ghanaian loud,’ weighing 1,431 kilograms. This important action is expected to disrupt the networks involved in drug supply.
“This situation is compounded by increasing acts of banditry, terrorism, and various societal vices that pose threats to national stability.
The Command expressed condolences regarding the loss of their officer on February 3, 2026, as the tragic news has already been communicated to the higher echelons of the service.
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