Some gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an inspector of the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State, Salient Times learnt.
The inspector was killed when a police patrol team was waylaid by the suspected bandits.
The incident occured at Budo Masalasi border post around 1:30 pm on Saturday.
Our correspondent 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.
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, “Yes, 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.
“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.”
