A violent clash between armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Mobile Police officers at a mining site in Ondo State, has resulted in injuries and the abduction of two police personnel.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around 4:15pm on Wednesday, at Ade-Olap Global Resources Ltd along the Ore-Sagamu Expressway in Ondo State.
According to a police signal, Inspector Egbekele Alaba was the leader of the MOPOL 17 Akure unit on guard duty at the site, and the armed NSCDC operatives arrived in a convoy consisting of a gun truck and three Hilux vehicles.
In the wireless signal, the NSCDC personnel were identified as being on a national assignment with officials from the Ministry of Mines, allegedly attempted to disarm the MOPOL officers without prior notification.
A scuffle ensued, during which one NSCDC officer sustaining a bullet wound to the leg.
However, two MOPOL officers were reportedly abducted by the NSCDC team.
According to the signal, security agencies are currently engaging in consultations to de-escalate the situation and facilitate the release of the abducted officers.
Meanwhile, the wounded NSCDC officer is said to be receiving medical treatment and is in stable condition.
