At least five people have been killed in Iseyin area of Oyo state by stray bullets when men of the Nigeria Customs Service made attempt to arrest suspected smugglers in the area.
The Customs men were said to be pursuing a Sport Utility Vehicle conveying bags of rice when the clash occurred.
Residents said that the Customs men started shooting and bullets hit some persons, who were out celebrating the Eid-il-Fitri, and five of them died.
The killings were said to have sparked a protest in the town.
There were claims that the NCS base in the town was torched by protesting youths, while some vehicles were also razed.
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba ABDULGANIYY SALAU, who condemned the killings in a statement demanded justice for the victims.
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