Police stop planned bandit attack in Oyo community
A planned bandit attack at Elebe Village in Oyo State was stopped by the police. Femi Haruna, the state Commissioner of Police, coordinated the operation after receiving a tip-off. Two suspected bandits were killed during a gunfight, while others escaped. The police recovered weapons and are continuing efforts to secure the area.
What happened
- The Oyo State Police command foiled a planned attack by armed men at Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine in Atisbo Local Government Area.
- A good Samaritan alerted the police to about 10 armed Fulani men hiding at a farm settlement, planning to attack under cover of darkness.
- Femi Haruna directed the deployment of additional police and local hunters; a gun duel ensued, resulting in two bandits being killed and others fleeing.
- Police recovered a locally made pistol, ammunition, suspected Indian hemp, phones, and other items from the scene.
- The area has been secured, and police are conducting ongoing patrols and surveillance to catch the fleeing suspects.
