Residents of Ogbomoso in Oyo State were thrown into fear and confusion after suspected gunmen reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), making away with weapons belonging to officers stationed at the facility.
The incident was said to have taken place on Tuesday night at approximately 10 p.m., creating tension within the surrounding community as reports of the attack spread.
According to information gathered, the armed men allegedly stormed the immigration office and carried out the operation before escaping with firearms reportedly belonging to personnel on duty at the facility.
The incident caused panic among residents living close to the area, with many expressing concern over the growing security challenges affecting parts of the country.
Sources familiar with the situation indicated that the attackers were able to overpower security personnel during the operation. However, details surrounding the exact number of individuals involved in the attack were not immediately available.
An official linked to the immigration service, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation to comment publicly on the incident, reportedly confirmed that the attack took place.
The source, however, did not provide additional details regarding the number of weapons taken or whether there were injuries or casualties during the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had not issued a comprehensive statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the attack, while investigations were believed to be ongoing.
The latest development has raised fresh concerns over the security of government facilities and the safety of personnel working in sensitive institutions.
Residents and concerned observers have called on security agencies to intensify surveillance and strengthen protective measures around public facilities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Further updates are expected as authorities release additional information concerning the attack and ongoing investigations.
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