Four Suspects arrested by Policemen over murder of NDLEA operative

Four Suspects arrested by Policemen over murder of NDLEA operative

Police in Ondo State have arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operative, identified simply as Jide.

The officer was reportedly killed on Tuesday during an NDLEA raid on a building in the Itanla area of Ondo town, believed to be a storage site for hard drugs.

Confirming the arrests, the Ondo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that a single-barrel firearm, suspected to have been used in the attack, was also recovered.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as the police continue their probe into the incident.

The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a significant breakthrough in connection with the tragic killing of an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, who was gunned down in the line of duty, at Itanla, Ondo.

“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene. Through a prompt and coordinated response, four suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting.

“This proactive response underscores the command’s unwavering commitment to upholding the mission and vision of the Inspector-General of Police, which advocates for a people-centred policing approach that is professional, accountable, and firmly rooted in the principles of the rule of law.

“Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further updates will be communicated to the public in due course.”