Residents of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, were thrown into panic on Tuesday night after suspected gunmen reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), making away with weapons belonging to officers on duty.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the attackers stormed the facility under the cover of darkness and launched a coordinated operation that caught security personnel off guard. During the attack, the gunmen allegedly overpowered officers on duty and seized a number of service weapons before fleeing the scene.
The incident is said to have triggered tension within the area, with residents expressing concerns over the growing security challenges in parts of the state. Witnesses reported hearing unusual movements and commotion around the vicinity of the immigration office during the attack.
Security agencies were immediately alerted, and efforts were reportedly intensified to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen weapons. Additional security personnel were said to have been deployed to the area to prevent further breaches and reassure residents.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to release an official statement detailing the exact circumstances surrounding the attack or the number of weapons stolen. Investigations are ongoing, while residents and stakeholders have called for strengthened security measures around critical government facilities.
The latest incident adds to growing concerns over attacks on security formations and public institutions across the country, underscoring the need for enhanced intelligence gathering and proactive security operations.