Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and reportedly made away with firearms belonging to officers on duty.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. at the immigration facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway, close to the NNPC filling station.
According to sources, the attackers stormed the office while activities were still ongoing at the nearby Ayanyan Cattle Market.
The armed men were said to have overpowered officers on duty before seizing their weapons.
However, the exact number of firearms taken during the attack could not be immediately confirmed.
After carrying out the operation, the assailants reportedly fled the area under the cover of darkness.
The attack has raised fresh security concerns among residents and business owners in the area, although no casualties were reported at the time of filing this report.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said he had yet to receive an official briefing on the incident.
“I have not been briefed on the matter at this time. I will provide updates as soon as the necessary information becomes available,” he said.
As of Wednesday morning, security agencies had not released an official statement on the attack, while efforts were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and track down those responsible.
