The Oyo State Police Command as described as misleading, a video making round on the internet that captured an inspector of the command receiving treatment after being attacked by set of hoodlums.
The state command which make clarification on the video in a release signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Dewale Osifeso and made available to Naija Metro News and other newsmen on Saturday noted that the incident occured in February and not June as purpoted by a blogger.
Osifeso wrote;
"The Oyo State Police Command would like to clear the air on a misleading video making the rounds pertaining a terribly injured Inspector receiving medical intervention after being mugged by hoodlums.
"The incident happened on the 6th of February, 2024 and not 15th of June, 2024 while the Officer was performing legitimate duties.
"The Officer, Insp Bamidele Emmanuel in the video was attacked along Sooho/Igboho road at about 1140hrs of the same day by hoodlums numbering up to (10) Ten in possession of dangerous weapons.
"His rifle was also taken from him during the attack which left him with various degrees of injuries on the Head, Neck and Back.
"Members of the public are hereby advised to desist from spreading false, unsubstantiated and misleading information capable of creating panic and fear to the members of the Public.
"Updates on the incident would be provided accordingly, please.
"In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (Toll Free) Oyo State Security Response Center and the following Oyo State Police Command Emergency lines; 08081768614, 09054133071 and 09061299291"
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