Residents, Officers Flee As Bandits Attack Police Station In Ondo

There was panic on Wednesday evening in Ondo State when suspected bandits attacked a police station in the Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

The incident, which occurred while Christians were preparing to go to church for crossover services, threw the community into pandemonium, as officers at the station and residents ran for their lives.

It was also gathered that the suspected criminals burned down the police station.

An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity narrated that the attackers, numbering about 20, stormed the community around 10 pm on Wednesday, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.

“It was a terrorist attack. The attackers numbering about 20, came into the Ipele community in a commando style and began to shoot sporadically before attacking the Police Divisional Station in Ipele.

“It was a serious incident because many of us had to flee into the bush. The sounds from the attack were terrifying, and none of us could withstand it,” the eyewitness said.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the attack but said details were still sketchy.

He said, “Yes, it happened, but we will get the details out tomorrow.”

However, state security operatives were said to have been deployed to the community to calm the situation.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

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