10
Oct
According to sources, the clash began when Police officers refused to allow Customs officials to inspect a Togo-bound truck suspected of carrying smuggled cocoa beans. Customs personnel insisted on conducting the inspection, leading to a heated standoff between the two agencies. The tension escalated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the Customs and Police officers. Military officers were eventually called in to de-escalate the situation. A video of the incident captured the moment a heated verbal argument spiraled into violence, with gunshots ringing out and bystanders had to flee for safety. For several minutes, the checkpoint turned into a…