Customs officials were driving at high speed, as they were chasing after rice smugglers.
No fewer than five persons have been killed in Jibia, Katsina State after a vehicle belonging to the Nigeria Customs Service rammed into a gathering.According to an eyewitness account, many other victims reportedly sustained injuries from the accident and are currently receiving treatment at a local health facility, Premium Times reports.
Consequently, a violent protest broke out on Monday in the area as the residents vandalised the officers' vehicle. A source said, “They were chasing rice smugglers at high speed. Their vehicle lost control and killed at least five persons, which prompted violent protests by the residents. The customs’ vehicle was vandalised by the angry protesters.”
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