Gunmen attack Police Station, kill inspector in Ondo

Gunmen have attacked the Okuta Elerinla Police Station in Akure and killed Inspector, Temenu Boluwaji

It was learnt that many other policemen on duty were injured when the police engaged the gunmen in a fierce battle.

Okuta Ekerinla Police Station, which is in the heart of Akure was reportedly invaded by the gunmen at about 1 am.

The mission of the unknown gunmen remained unknown as of press time. The victim was hit by a bullet during a shootout and later died when he was taken to a hospital.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Command, Funmi Odunlami confirmed the attack and the killing of the inspector.

Odunlami in a terse statement said: “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 crossfire, one of our gallant station guards AP.207538 0INSPR. Temwnu 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.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has appealed to the people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear as the days of these criminals are numbered.

The attack on the Okuta Elerinla Police station is the second major security breach in Ondo State following the gruesome killing of some worshippers in a Catholic Church in Owo.