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Mob attacked Customs officers, set vehicle ablaze at Maiadua border in Katsina
Mob attacked Customs officers, set vehicle ablaze at Maiadua border in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Officers of the Nigerian Customs Service were attacked by an angry mob at Koza village, Maiadua border, Katsina State, following a pursuit of a suspected smuggling vehicle.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 2130 hours on 3 December 2025 when Customs officers stationed at the Kozacheckpoint attempted to intercept a Pathfinder model jeep en route from Daura to Kongolam Border.
The unidentified driver reportedly tried to evade arrest, driving into Koza village.
In reaction, some residents barricaded the highway and set ablaze a Golf 3 vehicle belonging to the Customs officers.
Patrol teams were mobilized to the scene to rescue the officers and restore order.
Mob attacked Customs officers, set vehicle ablaze at Maiadua border in Katsina