The attack, which occurred at about 7:00 a.m., was confirmed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko.
She said a patrol team from the Elele Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly responded to the scene to restore order.
According to Iringe-Koko, as the police approached the crowd, an unidentified assailant opened fire, leaving four individuals injured. The armed hoodlums reportedly fled the scene, but one suspect was apprehended, and a single-barrel gun was recovered.
She disclosed that the injured victims were rushed to various hospitals in Elele for medical attention, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing suspects. Some of the attackers are believed to be members of the local vigilante group known as the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC).
“The arrested suspect and the recovered firearm will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. The command assures the public that all perpetrators involved in this criminal act will be apprehended and brought to justice,” Iringe-Koko stated.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has urged residents to remain calm and provide any useful information to assist in the ongoing investigation.
