Police Stations Attacks: Ojoto Town Gives Financial Aid To Family Of Slained Police Inspector
Ojoto Community in Idemili South Local Government Area has rendered financial assistance to the family of the deceased Police Inspector, the late Peter Ikwumonu slain during the attack on the police station in the area.
Making the presentation, the traditional ruler of Ojoto Community, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, who handed over the purse to the widow of the deceased at his palace, said unprovoked attacks on the police will not deter them from providing the needed security in the society.
Igwe Mbamalu described Inspector Ikwumonu’s demise as a great loss not only to the family but also to the people of the area.
Speaking on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, the Oraifite Area Commander, ACP Wilfred Afolabi alongside DPO, Ojoto Divisional Police Station, CSP Mike Anude, commended the community for the singular act of charity even as they asked the family to utilize the fund judiciously.
Responding, the first son of the deceased, Mr. Dan lkwumonu expressed gratitude to the community for mobilizing efforts in alleviating their plight and prayed God to reward them.
The late Inspector Ikwumonu was killed on active service by unidentified gunmen, who attacked the police station on tenth June.
Correspondent, Odinaka Nwolisa reports, that some cabinet members were present during the presentation.
