The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the launching of coordinated attacks on Motokun and Agboro communities in Patigi Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 23, by armed bandits, resulting in the death of a female victim and kidnap of six persons, while six others sustained gunshot injuries at Motokun community.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the female victim died at the hospital she was rushed to, while the injured ones are currently receiving medical attention.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, September 23, said that the assailants moved from Motokun to Agboro community where they targeted a private company.
“In the course of the attack, one police officer gallantly lost his life in active service, while property within the facility was also vandalised,” the PPRO stated.
To restore order and ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims, SP Ejire-Adeyemi disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, had deployed tactical teams, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security stakeholders.
She added that patrols and surveillance operations had been intensified in the axis, with residents assured of the Command’s unwavering commitment to their safety.
“The Command commiserates with the families of those affected by this tragic incident and urges members of the public to remain calm and security-conscious, while promptly reporting suspicious movements or activities to the nearest security formation,” the police spokeswoman stated further.
