Terrorists on Wednesday attacked and set ablaze the Divisional Police headquarters in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State
Eyewitnesses said the assailants struck around 9:40 p.m., destroying several exhibits in the station.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed the incident, stressing that no lives were lost and that reports of a church being attacked were false.
“Preliminary reports indicate that between 20 and 30 armed men stormed the police station at about 9:41 p.m., firing assault rifles and using dynamite. They set the building on fire, destroying several exhibits, but thankfully, no lives were lost,” Jimoh said.
The police spokesperson added that the attackers had fled before security forces arrived.
“A joint patrol comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other security agencies quickly mobilized to the scene, but the assailants had already carried out the attack,” he said.
Jimoh noted that the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has deployed additional special forces to prevent further unrest and apprehend those responsible.
“The CP has ordered the immediate deployment of Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–CBRN units, and Police Mobile Force personnel to the area. A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is ongoing while the situation remains under control,” he added.
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