Gunmen Storm Oyo Immigration Office, Disarm Officers Of Guns

Some gunmen have reportedly attacked an immigration office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Naija News learnt that the attack took place on Tuesday night at about 10 pm as the officers on duty were dispossessed of their guns.

According to Daily Post, reliable source within Ogbomoso, confirmed the attack.

However, at the time of filing this report, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police command has yet to issue any statement regarding the attack.

In related news, gunmen have killed two police officers along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in Anambra State.

The attack occurred around the Orumba South Local Government Area on Sunday night.

The policemen were reportedly ambushed while returning from an assignment.

Eyewitnesses who spoke with Punch said the attackers had laid siege in a nearby bush before opening fire on the officers as they approached.

The gunshots reportedly caused panic across communities along the road.

A tricycle rider, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was returning from Ezira in Orumba South Local Government Area when he heard gunfire and fled for safety.

He said, “The incident happened last night. I was coming from a journey when I suddenly heard gunshots. I left my tricycle and went back for safety.

“After the shooting subsided, I resumed my journey and got to the point where the shooting happened and discovered that two police officers had already been gunned down and were lying lifelessly on the road.”