Bandits launch deadly attack on police station in Ondo

Suspected bandits on Wednesday evening attacked a police station in the Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

According to the report, the incident happened as Christians were preparing to go to church for crossover services caused panic in the community, as officers at the station and residents ran for their lives.

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

An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said 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 agents have now been deployed to the community to calm the situation.

Recall that ISWAP terrorists attacked a Catholic church in Nigeria during mass on Sunday in 2022, killing at least 50 people, including women and children, according to local reports.