Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami who confirmed the incident said investigation has commenced.
By Julius Alabi, Akure
Some unknown gunmen have attacked Okuta Elerinla Police Station in Akure, the Ondo State Capital in the middle of the night today.
It was gathered that during the attack, a Police Inspector, Temenu Boluwaji was shot dead while several others were injured.
It was learnt that during the heavy shooting between the gunmen and the policemen, residents of the area ran helter-skelter for their safety.
The mission of the gunmen is yet to be ascertained. The police authorities have confirmed the incident.
Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Funmilayo Odunlami who confirmed the incident said investigation has commenced.
Odunlami in statement said that “On the 25th July, 2022 around 0100 am, hoodlums attacked Okuta Elerinla Division, in Akure.
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“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 Oyediran, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators are arrested.
“The police Commissioner has appealed to the people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear, as the days of these criminals are numbered,” Odunlami said.