Ondo: Police Repel Gunmen Attack On Station, Inspector Killed

By Ayodele Oni

An early morning attack launched by unknown Gunmen on a police station in Akure, Ondo state capital has claimed the life of a police inspector.

The station, located at a densly populated area of the state capital, had once served as the headquarters of the state police command until it was relocated to Alagbaka, Government Reserved Area, (GRA).

The incident, which caught officers on duty unaware, happened around 1.00 am on Monday.

Confirming the incident, the state police command spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, in a statement explained that “On the 25th July, 2022 around 0100 am, hoodlums attacked  Okuta Elerinla division in Akure.

“Policemen who were at alert and alive to their duty, repelled them accordingly and the miscreants were unable to gain entrance into the station.

‘During the cross fire, one of our gallant station guards AP.207538 0INSPR. TEMENU BOLUWAJI was hit by a bullet, he later died on his way to the hospital.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Oyeyemi Adesoye Oyediran psc,fsi, has ordered  the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators are arrested.

‘He is also using this medium to encourage the people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear, as the days of these criminals are numbered.”

The mission of the attackers is yet known, but the station, which now houses one of the Area Commander’s office has a spacious detention facility, next to the headquarters of the state command.

Some suspects currently on trial for kidnapping, cultism and armed robbery are usually being detained at the station.