Gunmen Attack Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Disarm Officers

Armed men reportedly attacked an immigration office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Tuesday night, raising fresh concerns about security in the area.

According to information gathered from sources in the city, the attackers stormed the office at about 10 p.m. and overpowered officers who were on duty at the time of the incident.

Sources said the gunmen disarmed the officers before carrying out their operation. However, details surrounding the attack, including the number of assailants involved and whether anyone sustained injuries, remain unclear.

A source familiar with the incident confirmed the development and said security agencies have begun efforts to assess the situation and determine the extent of the attack.

The incident has sparked concern among residents, who continue to express worries over the growing security challenges affecting various parts of the country.

As of Wednesday, authorities had not released an official statement regarding the attack. Attempts to obtain a response from the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command were unsuccessful, as calls and enquiries had yet to receive a reply at the time of filing this report.

Security agencies are expected to provide more information as investigations continue.

Source: Oyoaffairs.net