Pandemonium as bandits storm police station in Ondo

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

The incident allegedly happened while Christians were preparing to go to church for crossover services, throwing the entire community into panic, as officers at the station and residents ran for their lives.

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

An eyewitness who craved anonymity said 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.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the attack to journalists but said details were still sketchy.