Mid-night attack on police post claims one life in Ondo

The Ondo state police command has confirmed an attack on Okuta Elerinla police division in Akure by gunmen.

Spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami says the attack was repelled by policemen as the gunmen was unable to gain entrance into the station.

Odunlami reveals that an officer was shot during the cross fire and died on his way to the hospital.

Odunlami notes that the state police commissioner, Oyeyemi Oyediran has ordered the state criminal investigation department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators are arrested.

Oyediran therefore implored people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear, saying the days of the criminals are numbered.