Ondo policeman ‘battles for life’ after gun attack

Michael Olujimi, a policeman attached to the Okitipupa  police division in Ondo state, has been shot by unidentified gunmen.

According to NAN, the officer, who is still battling for his life, was found in a pool of blood around 5:30am on Sunday.

He was gasping for breath as of the time he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in the town.

The victim was said to have left his home early to resume duty before he was attacked.

A witness said the gunmen mistook the policeman for someone else and opened fire on him.

“He was going to the station to resume duty this morning when the incident happened. We met him in a pool of blood and we quickly called the station,” the witness said.

“He is not dead yet as he was gasping for breath when they rushed him to an undisclosed hospital.

“Armed robbers have invaded this town now and I think the police should step up strategies to bring these culprits to book.”

Contacted Oluwole Ojo, divisional police officer (DSP) of Okitipupa, said he could not comment on the matter as he had not been adequately briefed.

“I cannot comment on the matter now, thank you,” he said.