Suspected bandits kill police inspector in ambush along Oyo border

Suspected bandits have killed an inspector of the Nigeria Police Force during an ambush on a patrol team in Oyo State.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the officers were reportedly waylaid while carrying out routine patrol duties near the Budo Masalasi border post.

According to reports, the attack happened at about 1:30 p.m., as the patrol team encountered the armed assailants, who opened fire, leading to the death of the inspector. Details surrounding the circumstances of the ambush remain unclear.

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.”