Bus Driver Killed by Custom Officers in Lagos
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
01/18/2018 (Nigeria) - According to local media reports on Thursday, 18 January, a man, thought to be a bus conductor, has been shot dead in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos by Customs Officers chasing a bus loaded with smuggled goods. The reports suggest that the officers fired sporadically at the direction of the vehicle, potentially also wounding other civilians.
Clients operating in Lagos State are advised to monitor local media sources for further updates on the incident and any associated disruption from ongoing investigations and police operations. Due to the persistent threat of criminal activity and indiscriminate police measures, clients should exercise a heightened sense of caution and travel should be subject to strict security risk management protocols.
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