The Ondo State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi, has vowed to ensure that those who carried out the arson
on the divisional police station on Sunday in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of the state, face the full weight of the law.
The threat was contained in statement released by Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state.
The statement said the CP had visited Ifon for an on-the-spot assessment of areas affected in the attack by some members of the community.
According to Odunlami the attack happened because of the dispute between two families which resulted in a public fight on Saturday.
She said a police officers led by an Inspector, from the Ifon Division, moved to the scene to contain the situation. She said they made some arrests
She stated:
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“Later, one Tobi Bobade, one of the young men involved in the fight, was brought to the station by one Mr Losilosi.
“He (Bobade) appeared weak and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention., he was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
“His remains have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for a post-mortem examination.
“While officers were at the station, an angry mob, led by the deceased’s father, launched a violent attack on the station.
“The administrative office, Divisional Police Officers (DPO) office, the station store and two (2) exhibit vehicles were affected in the inferno caused by the mob.
“Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire as security personnel acted swiftly and called for reinforcements to secure the premises.”
“He (Bobade) appeared weak and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention., he was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
“His remains have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for a post-mortem examination.
“While officers were at the station, an angry mob, led by the deceased’s father, launched a violent attack on the station.
“The administrative office, Divisional Police Officers (DPO) office, the station store and two (2) exhibit vehicles were affected in the inferno caused by the mob.
“Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire as security personnel acted swiftly and called for reinforcements to secure the premises.”
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