A National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officer in Ondo State has been shot and confirmed dead by suspected drug dealers during a raid.
An anti-drug agent attacked a residence in Itanla in the state’s Ondo West Local Government Area, killing the operative, who was only identified as Jide.
The NDLEA personnel who were on a mission to retrieve hard drugs that were kept inside the apartment’s ceiling were shot at as they attempted to seize the drugs, according to information obtained.
“I guess the team got a tip that some drugs were stored inside the residential building at Ita’nla in Ondo. So, the officials came very early in a sting operation to bust the building,” a source close to the NDLEA said.
“Immediately they came in, some of them entered the building to recover the exhibits while Officer Jide stood outside, mounting the sentry guard. But gunmen came from nowhere and opened fire on him, and he was shot in the neck.
“The officer was immediately rushed to the hospital, but the doctors on duty confirmed him dead on arrival. It is a very sad development.”
Olayinka Ayanlade, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), did, however, acknowledge the event.
He added that a single-barrel gun was found and that four suspects have already been taken into custody in relation to the incident.
“Immediately it happened, we sent as reinforcement some of our officers down to the scene. We have been able to arrest four prime suspects who are now in our custody.
“We have also recovered a single barrel gun, and investigation is also ongoing in collaboration with the NDLEA to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly attack and killing to book,” Mr Ayanlade said.
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