‘CUSTOMS’ OFFICER’S ALLEGED MURDER: They shot our brother dead, claimed he died in accident – Family

Nigeria Customs Service is at the centre of a controversy surrounding alleged extra judicial murder of an official but staged as auto accident by his colleagues.

The colleagues, it was learnt, claimed Yusuf Akinleye was killed in an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos during an operation whereas the family said the marks found on his body were consistent with those of a victim that had been shot.

According to the family, there were about five bullet wounds on the body, two on the arm and three on the neck, as of the time of burial.

Although Yusuf was buried penultimate Friday, same day he died, two family members, who spoke to Sunday Vanguard, said they had the photos of the victim to prove their claim.

Vanguard, April 1, 2018

 

 

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