Gunmen Kill 2 Cops

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Unidentified gunmen today killed two policemen at Olodo International Cattle Market, Ayetoro in Yewa area of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.

P.M.NEWS learnt that the gunmen attacked cattle dealers at the market and dispossessed them of an undisclosed amount of money.

P.M.NEWS gathered two of the policemen who tried to assist the cattle dealers during the operation were shot dead by the suspects while others suffered injuries.

Corpses of the slain policemen have been moved to the mortuary while those that were injured have been admitted in a hospital for treatment, it was learnt.

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Confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of Ogun State Police Command, ASP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered all area commanders in Yewa to beef up security in the area.

Meanwhile, as part of the efforts to improve the security network in the market and environs, two armoured personnel carriers, APC, have been stationed in the area.

—Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta

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