Angry Mob Sack Nigeria Customs Post In Benin Over Killing Of Driver

Pandemonium has erupted in Nigeria Customs Service post at Ovbiogie village in Ovia North East local government, after a commercial driver was shot death by the operative of the agency, leading to protest by an disgruntled mob.

Report has it that despite forceful attempt to repel the mob, the protesters overpowered them and burnt down one of their operational vehicle.

It was gathered the victim was accosted by some Customs officers on duty and two bags of rice were found inside his bus.

According to an eyewitness, the Customs officials ordered the driver to relinquish the bag of rice as they suspect that it was a contraband.

An argument, however, ensued leading to the death of the driver, who dead vie gun shot.

The protesters vandalized the NCS post at Ovbiogie and carted away some goods already seized.

The deployment of troops, was the saving grace as the stopped the protesters from causing further damage.

A top official of NCS who pleaded anonymity said the men involved were from the NCS Federal Operating Unit in Owerri, Imo State.