The Nigeria Police high command has strongly condemned an “unprovoked” attack on police operatives in the early hours of Monday, May 20, 2025, in the Okhuimwun Community of Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State.
Police spokesman ACP Muyiwa Adejobi expressed the high command’s displeasure, explaining that the officers, members of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), were traveling from Lagos through Edo State when they encountered a mob blocking the road near the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
Adejobi noted that the mob “in an unlawful display of aggression,” assaulted the officers with “stones, sticks, and other dangerous objects,” causing serious injuries to two police personnel.
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“It is noteworthy that despite the provocation and threat to life, the officers exercised commendable restraint by not resorting to the use of force. The injured officers are currently receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.
“The Nigeria Police Force warns against acts of lawlessness and unprovoked aggression against its personnel who are committed to maintaining law and order and hereby assures the public that investigations have commenced, and appropriate legal actions will be taken against those found culpable.
“In a separate development, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident in Oyo State involving personnel of the Oyo State Police Command and the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), which led to the unfortunate demise of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade.
“The Inspector-General of Police condemned the incident and assured that the officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation is underway. He equally reiterated that the process will be transparent, and its findings will be made public to ensure justice is duly served as he expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased young man.
“The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property and urges citizens to remain law-abiding and to channel grievances through lawful and peaceful means,” Adejobi said.
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