Tragedy struck at the Oba Ile community in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday, as a mentally-derailed man tragically killed an officer of the state command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The deceased officer was reportedly stabbed to death by the 19-year-old suspect during a struggle between the two.
Details of the Incident
An eyewitness reported that the incident happened after the suspect’s mother invited NSCDC operatives to their home to help chain her son down, preventing him from causing trouble in the community.
“When the boy started misbehaving this morning, his mother invited two civil defence officers to help her chain him,” the eyewitness recounted.
The struggle escalated quickly: “Meanwhile, in the process of chaining him, he overpowered the civil defence man and removed the knife from the man and stabbed him.”
The officer, who was reportedly carrying a gun, sadly died despite being armed, emphasizing the sudden and violent nature of the attack.
Official Confirmation
The Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in the state, Mr. Daniel Aidamenbor, confirmed the tragic incident, describing it as unfortunate.
“Yes, the incident happened. It happened when our officer was attempting to take the man to a facility where he would be treated,” Mr. Aidamenbor stated.
The incident underscores the urgent need for specialized and safely managed facilities for mental health crises in communities.
Source: ladunliadinews
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