The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) National has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, during a lawful anti-smuggling operation in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.

In a statement issued on Monday and made available to The Guardian, the student body described the assault as reckless and unacceptable, noting that attacks on security personnel constitute a direct threat to public safety, national development, and the future of young Nigerians.

The statement signed by NAOSS National President, Aàrẹ Oluwafemi Ajayi, also known as FM Castro, expressed deep sympathy for the injured officers and their families, while wishing the affected personnel a speedy and full recovery. The association commended the officers for their courage and professionalism while carrying out their statutory duties.
According to reports, the Customs officers were attacked by armed suspects while conducting an operation aimed at intercepting illicit drugs.

NAOSS warned that such criminal acts not only endanger lives but also undermine efforts to curb drug trafficking, which poses serious risks to public health, particularly among youths and students.
The association issued a stern warning to drug traffickers and their collaborators, urging them to desist from criminal activities or face the full weight of the law.

Reaffirming its support for the Nigeria Customs Service, NAOSS specifically commended the Ogun I Area Command under the leadership of the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni. The group noted that Afeni’s consistent advocacy for community partnership and vigilance demonstrates responsible leadership and a commitment to safeguarding border communities.

Ajayi further called on students, youths, traditional rulers, and community leaders to collectively resist drug trafficking and all forms of smuggling, stressing that national development requires active citizenship and cooperation with security agencies.
He urged members of the public to provide timely information, raise alerts when necessary, and work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service as it discharges its mandate.

NAOSS also recalled previous engagements with the Ogun I Area Command, during which Deputy Comptroller Afeni raised concerns about the increasing influx of illicit drugs into the state. The association said it remains committed to amplifying this warning and mobilising students across Ogun State to support efforts aimed at tackling the menace.
NAOSS reiterated its solidarity with the Nigeria Customs Service and pledged its continued commitment to promoting a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Ogun State.