2026-01-01 06:20:00
According to Punch, suspected bandits attacked Ipele in Ondo State and set a police station ablaze, sparking panic in the community.
Reporting by the outlet indicates the attack involved heavy gunfire, with residents fleeing for safety as security personnel were overwhelmed.
The incident adds to broader concerns about violence targeting law enforcement infrastructure and rural communities.
Premium Times also reported the attack and quoted residents describing how people hid in nearby bushes during the assault.
TheCable similarly covered the incident and quoted eyewitness accounts describing the fear triggered by sustained gunfire.
Echotitbits take:
The follow-up matters: response time, reinforcements, and whether there is credible pursuit. Watch for a formal incident report (casualties, recovered exhibits, and arrests) rather than only reassurances.
Source: The Punch — January 1, 2026 (https://punchng.com/panic-as-bandits-attack-police-station-in-ondo/)
The Punch 2026-01-01
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