Eko Hot Blog reports that in the shadows of our city streets, a strange dance unfolds, a choreography of power, fear, and the unspoken rules that govern the realm of the “Men in Black.” These enigmatic figures, clad in their ominous uniforms, weave a tapestry of tales that challenge our notions of justice and the … Read more
A Customs vehicle chasing smugglers has crushed seven people to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday as a patrol vehicle of Nigeria Customs Service chasing rice smugglers crushed seven persons to death. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred around 10am on … Read more
“In the process, one Alade Oba, an SSS3 student of Kankon Secondary School, was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot. An SS3 student was shot dead during a clash between security operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) and suspected rice smugglers at Irosu village near Badagry on Saturday. It … Read more
No fewer than four people were reported dead in Iseyin, Oyo State during a clash between some Customs officers and smugglers on Thursday. Sources disclosed that four people died as a result of gunshots they sustained when the customs officers were engaging the smugglers. No fewer than four people were reported dead in Iseyin, Oyo … Read more
Controller General of Customs, Hamid Ali said that anyone who smuggled rice into Nigeria will be sentenced to three years imprisonment. The smuggling of rice is affecting the economy. The Nigerian Customs Service has said that three years jail term will be served to anybody nabbed for smuggling a bag of rice into … Read more
An Austrian man who smuggled 88 living reptiles including 43 poisonous snakes from the Philippines was stopped by customs officers at Vienna airport, Austria’s Finance Ministry said Thursday. When the Austrian national arrived via Doha on Sunday, the officers screened his suitcase and saw that it was full of animals. After the man admitted that … Read more
Repeat clash between operatives of the Ogun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and suspected smugglers in the border communities of the state Friday, resulted in serious injuries of two customs men, who are presently recuperating at an undisclosed hospital. A statement by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the Command, Abdullahi Maiwada … Read more