Unknown gunmen, this morning, attacked a police station in Akure, the Ondo state capital, killing a police inspector, Temenu Boluwaji.
Several other policemen on duty reportedly sustained injuries during the heavy shootout between the policemen and the gunmen
Our Correspondent gathered that the Okuta Ekerinla police station situated in the heart of the town was invaded by the gunmen at about 1 am.
Their mission remained unknown as of press time.
The victim was hit by a bullet during a shootout and later died on his way to the state hospital.
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 stations guards AP.207538 0INSPR. Temwnu Boluwaji was hit by a bullet, he later died on his way to the hospital.”
