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Gunmen reportedly attacked a Police station in the early hours of Monday in Akure, Ondo state capital and killed a police inspector, Temenu Boluwaji.
It was gathered that the Okuta Ekerinla police station situated in the heart of the town, was invaded by the gunmen at about 1 am at the midnight.
Other police officers on duty reportedly sustained degrees of injuries during the heavy shootout between the police and the gunmen.
The victim was reportedly hit by a bullet during a shootout and later died on his way to the state hospital.
Speaking on the development, the spokesperson for the Ondo state police command, Funmi Odunlami confirmed the attack, and 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 cross fire, 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 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.
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