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Gunmen Attack Vigilantes, Burn Nigeria Customs Van In Delta

The incident occurred along Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked security operatives and burnt a van belonging to the Nigeria Customs Service.

The incident occurred along Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.

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The gunmen ambushed policemen and vigilantes at the customs checkpoint, Punch Metro reports.

 

“There were heavy gunshots along Issele-Azagba, Wednesday evening by unknown gunmen.

 

“They attacked security men along the highway and shot discriminately, in the process they set ablaze a customs van,” an eyewitness said.

 

The Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, on Thursday confirmed the attack, saying that no police officer was killed in the attack.

“The armed robbers shot at the vigilante group but they quickly took cover, no death was recorded.

 

“They attacked vigilante men but the vigilante quickly took cover. Nobody died,” he said.

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