An Inspector of Police, Aliu Oluwole, has been killed in bandits’ attack of an ill-fated patrol embarked on by a team of police officers attached to Oyo State Police Command.
The officers from the Budo Masalasi Border Post were ambushed by their assailants at the weekend.
In the ensuing fire exchange the Inspector lost his life and also his AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition (breach number 4516) to his killers.
Confirming the attack on Sunday, the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the Commissioner of Police directed an intensive operation to track down the perpetrators.
“Preliminary findings reveal that some of the attackers sustained gunshot injuries and are currently being pursued by security operatives,” he said.
The Command reassured residents that enhanced security measures have been put in place across the state and urged the public to remain vigilant. Citizens were advised to report any individuals with gunshot injuries, seeking suspicious medical attention, or exhibiting unusual behavior to the nearest police station or security agency.
DSP Olayinka described the attack as a heinous act and affirmed the police’s resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We remain committed to ensuring that those responsible for this crime are apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law,” he added.
The investigation is ongoing as security operatives continue the manhunt.
