NDLEA officer killed Ondo raid: Police confirm four suspects arrested and gun recovered after fatal shooting during drug operation in Ita’nla, Ondo town
Police authorities have confirmed the NDLEA officer killed Ondo raid incident that took place during a drug operation in Ita’nla, Ondo town. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting, and a single barrel gun was recovered.
Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Lawal, made the confirmation on Tuesday in Akure. The officer, attached to the Ondo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, was shot while standing guard during a raid on an apartment believed to contain hidden narcotics.
A source familiar with the operation said, “I guess the team got a tip that some drugs were stored inside the residential building at Ita’nla in Ondo town. The officials came very early in a sting operation to bust the building.”
According to the witness, the officer stood outside the building on sentry duty while others searched the ceiling for exhibits. Armed suspects suddenly appeared and opened fire, hitting the officer before fleeing.
He was rushed to hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have since been deposited at the morgue.
Commissioner Lawal said, “We have arrested four suspects who are now in our custody. We have also recovered a single barrel gun, and investigation is ongoing to bring the culprits to book.”
He declined to provide additional details as investigations continue.
