The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the ongoing public interest and the recent statement by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) regarding the unfortunate shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State, which resulted in the loss of a citizen’s life.
While the NPF recognizes the statutory duties of the NCS in anti-smuggling operations, the sanctity of human life remains the highest priority of the state. The Inspector General of Police has noted the NCS’s call for a harmonized investigation.
To this end, the NPF assures our sister agency and the public that the investigation, currently led by the Osun State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), will be conducted with the highest level of forensic diligence.
The suspects, Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel, remain in police custody to facilitate a transparent inquiry. The recovered exhibits—including a Beretta pistol (Breech No. 125024) and 9mm ballistic evidence—are undergoing specialized analysis to synchronize the facts with the operational Rules of Engagement (ROE).
The NPF and NCS maintain a robust, professional relationship. This incident is being treated as a matter of individual professional accountability. We urge the public to refrain from sensationalizing the event as a conflict between agencies. Both the NPF and NCS are united in the pursuit of justice for the deceased.
The Force extends its deepest condolences to the family of the victim and remains committed to a conclusion that upholds the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+), mni
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters, Abuja
16th March, 2026
