Suspected gunmen have reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty.
According to reports, the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, when the attackers stormed the facility and overpowered personnel stationed at the office.
Sources familiar with the development confirmed that the assailants dispossessed some officers of their weapons before fleeing the scene.
The attack has sparked fresh concerns over security in parts of Oyo State, particularly amid recent incidents involving kidnappings and other criminal activities.
As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Police Command had yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, a separate security incident was reported in Anambra State, where two police officers were allegedly killed in an ambush by armed attackers.
The incident reportedly occurred along a road in Orumba South Local Government Area on Sunday night while the officers were returning from an official assignment.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers were said to have concealed themselves in nearby bushes before opening fire on the officers as they approached.
Residents in surrounding communities reportedly fled for safety as gunshots echoed across the area.
A commercial tricycle operator who witnessed the aftermath of the attack said he was travelling through the area when the shooting began and was forced to abandon his vehicle temporarily.
The witness disclosed that after the gunfire subsided, he returned to the scene and discovered two police officers lying motionless on the road.
Security agencies have yet to provide detailed information on either incident, while investigations are expected to continue.
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