A wanted armed robber in Ogun State who shot and injured the former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ogbere Division, Mr. Adeyinka Akingbade, was shot dead on Christmas Day during a gun battle with policemen in Ijebu – Ife, Ogun State.
The suspect, who reportedly fled to Delta State after shooting DPO Adeyinka, was placed on the wanted list of the Ogun State Police Command. The former DPO was shot and gravely injured by the gang during one of their robbery operations at Itele- Ijebu.
Reports suggest that the injured officer is still recuperating at an undisclosed hospital in Ogun State. The state police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said in a statement that police got a tip – off that the suspect was sighted in a drinking joint in Ijebu – Ife but on getting to the location, he had left.
Abimbola added that further search led the police to his in-law’s house where he was shot dead during gun duel between him and policemen.
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