By OLA MODUPE, Akure –
Ondo State Police Command has confirmed a midnight attack by suspected gunmen on the Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, the state capital.
The police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Akure.
Ms. Odunlamin noted that the policemen who were on 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. TEMENU BOLUWAJI was hit by a bullet, he later died on his way to the hospital”.The police spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, 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.
CP Oyediran urged 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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