Gunmen attack station, kill policeman in Ondo
EMERGENCY DIGEST- A police Inspector, Temenu Boluwaji, has been killed after gunmen attacked the Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The attack took place around 1am on Monday.
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Ondo Police spokesman, SP Fumilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the attack, said policemen on duty engaged the attackers in a shootout and stopped them from gaining access into the station.
According to her: “During the cross fire, one of our gallant station guards was hit by a bullet, he later died on his way to the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police, Oyeyemi Oyediran, 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.”
