Officer killed as gunmen attack Ondo police station

Temitope Adedeji, Akure

Gunmen in the early hours of Monday attacked Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaving an officer dead. 

The state police command confirmed the attack in a statement by the image maker of the force, Funmilayo Odunlami.

The dead officer’s name was given as Temenu Boluwaji, who was hit by bullets and died on his way to the hospital.

A manhunt has been launched to track down the attackers, Odunlami said.

The statement reads: “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. Temenu Boluwaji was hit by a bullet. He later died on his way to the hospital.

“The Commissioner of Police Oyeyemi Adesoye 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.”