Bandits Kill Police Inspector During Patrol in Oyo
…Police confirm ambush at Budo Masalasi border post, suspects on the run
Some gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an inspector of Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State.
The inspector was killed when a police patrol team was waylaid by the suspected bandits.
The incident occured at Budo Masalasi border post around on Saturday.
It was gathered that a police officer whose identity has not been revealed died as a result of injuries he sustained in the ambush.
Other persons also sustained various degrees of injury during the attack.
Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident when contacted on Sunday.
Ayanlade said the commissioner of police has ordered investigation into the incident, adding that the police are currently on the trail of the suspects.
The Oyo police spokesman advised residents to report any suspicious movements in their communities to the nearest police station.
He said: “There was an attack on Police operatives during which an Inspector, while courageously repelling the attack, paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
“Immediately this information was received, the Commissioner of Police ordered an immediate manhunt and a comprehensive investigation into the attack. Preliminary findings indicate that some of the attackers sustained bullet injuries, and operatives are currently on their trail.
“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to reassure members of the public that adequate security measures have been put in place to safeguard lives and property.
Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and report any individuals with gunshot injuries, those seeking medical attention under suspicious circumstances, or persons exhibiting suspicious behavior to the nearest police station or security agency.
“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators of this heinous act are apprehended and brought to justice”.# Bandits ambush Police patrol team, kill Inspector in Oyo# Bandits ambush Police patrol team, kill Inspector in Oyo# Bandits ambush Police patrol team, kill Inspector in Oyo
