Gunmen have attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, carting away a service rifle and ammunition during a late-night assault that left two officers injured.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to the Oyo State Police Command, the incident happened on Tuesday night, around 8:45pm–10:00pm, when about five armed men invaded the facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin expressway near the NNPC filling station.
Police spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the attackers scaled the rear perimeter fence of the office from a bushy area before gaining access to the premises. The gunmen reportedly attacked two immigration officers on night duty, beating them with sticks and other weapons before disarming them.
The attackers were said to have made away with a G3 service rifle with ammunition, as well as a mobile phone, a generator set, and a motorcycle battery before escaping through the same route they used to enter.
The injured officers have since been taken for medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.
The police added that tactical teams, surveillance units, and intelligence operatives have been deployed to comb surrounding bushes and escape routes in a bid to track down the attackers and recover the stolen items.
Authorities also confirmed that a joint task force involving the police and the Nigeria Immigration Service has been set up to strengthen investigation and improve security around the facility.
Residents of Ogbomoso have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements as investigations continue into the attack.
