…as Police condemn attack on Divisional headquarters
The Ondo State Police Command has condemned an attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ondo State, carried out by about 20–30 armed men.
Jimoh Abayomi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday in Akure said the incident happened at about 9:41 p.m on New Year Eve, December 31, 2025.
According to Abayomi the preliminary reports indicated that a group of armed men numbering between 20 and 30 invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite to attack the facility.
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He, however, said that no church was attacked as the attackers set the station ablaze, leading to the destruction of the building and several exhibits.
The Police spokesman also said that no life was lost in the attack as of the time of this report.
“The Command clarifies that, contrary to reports circulating on social media, no church was attacked during the incident.
“Upon receipt of the report, a joint patrol comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other non-state actors promptly mobilised to the scene; however, the attackers had already carried out the act before their arrival.
“Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a tragic and reprehensible act against the peace and security of Ondo State. He urged members of the public to remain calm, assuring them that the situation is firmly under control.
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“Consequently, the CP has ordered the immediate deployment of additional operational assets, including Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) units, and Police Mobile Force personnel to the area while the situation is under control. A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is currently underway.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course.”
