One Killed As Boko Haram Attacks Customs House In Yobe

A Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer, identified as Usman Gombe, has been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents during an attack in Geidam town, Geidam Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State.

It was learned that the insurgents stormed the Customs house along Maine Soroa road in a Volkswagen Golf and a Land Rover around 10 p.m. on Saturday and started shooting.

“They struck when they were sure the customs officers had retired home. Panicked by the rain of bullets, the officers scampered for safety, some escaped through the gate, while others scaled the fence.

“Unfortunately, one of the officers, Usman Gombe, was shot dead while attempting to climb the fence,” a security source told Daily Trust.

The security operative added that the gunmen also burnt down the customs patrol van, a generator, and part of the customs house building.

“This is the second time that the Boko Haram insurgents are killing the customs officers. Last month, an officer Babalola, and his junior officer, were abducted and later killed by the insurgents,” he added.

Seven Reportedly Dead, Others Injured In Osun Car Accident

Seven commuters have reportedly died, with many others with various degrees of injuries, following an auto crash at the Ogidi village axis, along the Osogbo/Gbongan Road in Osun State.

Speaking with Channels Television, an eyewitness said the accident involved an ash-colour Nissan Sharon car, with registration number: WWD57AE.

The witness said the vehicle’s driver, who was said to be travelling from Osogbo to Odeomu, was at high speed, lost control and fell into a ditch.

Confirming the accident, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State, Henry Benamaisai, said that the incident happened on Saturday.