Gunmen attack Ondo community, set police station ablaze

Gunmen have attacked Ipele community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and set a police station on fire.

It was gathered that the gunmen numbering about 20, stormed the community at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.

One of the eyewitnesses, who pleaded anonymity, said the assailants targeted the police facility in the community, which was eventually razed during the attack.

The source said: “It was a terrorist attack. The attackers numbering about 20, came into Ipele community in 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 was terrifying, and none of us could withstand it.”

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The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Kazeem, confirmed the incident on Wednesday night.

Kazeem said police officers had been deployed to the community.

Kazeem said: “I can confirm to you that there is an attack this night at Ipele community but the Commissioner of Police has ordered the deployment of officers, including the tactical teams to the community.

“The gunmen only burnt a police station but the church was not burnt. Meanwhile, the command will provide more details after proper briefing.”

The Star