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By John Ogunsemore
Two persons were confirmed killed and a vehicle burnt during an attack on five yet-to-be identified persons in Idanre area of Ondo State on Wednesday.
In a Wednesday statement, Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the remaining three victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and have been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
Jimoh said the command received a distress call from DPO Idanre regarding violent acts perpetrated by a group of individuals within the state at 11:05 am on Wednesday.
He said the report necessitated a prompt operational response from officers of the command.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal immediately deployed tactical teams to reinforce the existing security apparatus on ground.
“Subsequently, the Commissioner of Police, alongside the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Oluyemi Ibiloye, personally led a combined team of security operatives to the scene.
“Their timely intervention ensured the restoration of peace and order in the affected area.
“During the incident, five persons yet to be identified were reportedly attacked, and a vehicle was set ablaze.
“Three victims sustained varying degrees of injury and are currently receiving medical attention, while two others were confirmed dead at the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police visited the injured victims to assess their condition and assured them of the Command’s support,” the statement reads in part.
The police spokesman disclosed that investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act.
“To forestall any further breakdown of law and order, the CP has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to secure the area and its environs in order to protect lives and property,” he stated.
The command urged the good people of Ondo State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear or panic, as adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure sustained peace and stability across the state.
