GUNMEN REPORTEDLY ATTACK NIGERIA IMMIGRATION OFFICE IN OGBOMOSO, CART AWAY FIREARMS

June 3, 2026

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By; Sunmola Ganiyat

Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty.

The incident was said to have occurred at about 10:00 p.m. at the immigration facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Motorway, near an NNPC filling station.

Sources said the attackers stormed the premises while commercial activities were still ongoing at the nearby Ayanyan Cattle Market.

During the assault, officers on duty were reportedly overpowered and dispossessed of their weapons. However, the exact number of firearms taken has not yet been confirmed.

After the operation, the assailants reportedly fled the scene under the cover of darkness.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said he had not yet received an official briefing on the incident.

He added that further details would be provided once the command obtains verified information.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to issue an official statement, while investigations into the incident and efforts to track the attackers were reportedly ongoing.