The Ondo State police command has debunked a report claiming that it confirmed that twenty farmers were killed during an attack on four communities in the state.
A statement by the Police Spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, noted that at no time did the command make such confirmation.
Read details of the statement below:
Telegraphic: PRESSPOL AKURE,
In reply, please quote:
Ref.No. AZ:5280/ONS/PPRO/VOL.1/227
Date: 10th March, 2025
The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE
RE: ATTACK ON FOUR COMMUNITIES IN ONDO STATE.
The attention of the command has been drawn to a misleading report claiming that the police confirmed attacks on four communities in Ondo State and that twenty (20) farmers were killed
For the record, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ala received information regarding an attack at Sunday Camp, a settlement along the boundary of Ondo and Edo States, on March 8, 2025.
However, the Police Command never confirmed the killing of 20 farmers, as falsely reported..
The Command is aware of the attack on Sunday Camp and the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi psc+, mnips, has directed that the ongoing covert operation being carried out across the state to rid the command of bad elements be intensified.
The Command urge journalists and media outlets to verify information from official source before publication to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic in the State.
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E-signed
CSP. Funmilayo Odunlami, mnipr,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police,
Ondo State Command ,
Akure.
