Tragedy struck as an officer with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was tragically shot dead in Ondo State during a raid on an apartment in the Ita’nla area of Ondo City on Tuesday.
The officer was attached to the NDLEA’s Ondo Command.
Ondo Police Commissioner Adebowale Lawal confirmed the incident in Akure, stating that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. A single barrel gun was also recovered at the scene.
“Immediately it happened, we reinforced some of our officers to the scene. 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.The remains of the officer have been deposited at hospital morgue,” he said but did not give further details.
Sources said the NDLEA operatives came under gunfire when they stormed a building at Ita’nla to recover drugs stored in the ceiling of the apartment.
“I guess the team got a tip that some drugs were stored inside the residential building at Ita’nla in Ondo City. So, the officials came very early in a sting operation to bust the building.
“Immediately they came in, some of them entered into the building to recover the exhibits while the officer stood outside mounting the sentry guard. The suspected gunmen came from nowhere and opened fire on the operative.
“The officer was immediately rushed to the hospital, but the doctors on duty confirmed him dead on arrival,” the source said.
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