Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - An operative of the
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), simply identified as Jide, has
been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be drug peddlers in Ondo State.
He was reportedly shot during a raid on an apartment in the
Ita’nla area of Ondo town on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the team of NDLEA officers who were on
a mission to recover hard drugs stored inside the ceiling of the apartment came
under gunfire as they made efforts to seize the drugs.
“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.”
The spokesperson for the Ondo Command of the NDLEA, Adebayo
Solomon, could not be reached for comment.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the
state, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident.
He said that four suspects have already been arrested in
connection with the crime, adding that a single-barrel gun was also recovered.
“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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