The Oyo State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has launched a full-scale manhunt following an armed attack on the NIS Passport Office in Ogbomoso.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when about five armed assailants invaded the facility by scaling the rear perimeter fence bordering a bushy area.
The attackers reportedly assaulted two immigration officers who were on night duty using sticks and other dangerous weapons.
During the attack, the suspects made away with a G3 service rifle, ammunition, a mobile phone, a generating set, and a motorcycle battery before fleeing through the same route.
The injured officers have since received medical attention and are said to be in stable condition.
Following a distress call from the officer in charge of the passport office, police operatives, including surveillance and monitoring units, were swiftly deployed to the scene to assess the situation and begin investigations.
The police command disclosed that tactical teams have intensified search operations in surrounding areas, including nearby bushes and suspected escape routes, in a bid to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen items.
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Intelligence networks and informants have also been activated to provide actionable leads.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State has directed all operational and intelligence units to deploy maximum resources toward ensuring the swift arrest of those responsible.
In response to the attack, the police and the NIS have established a joint task team to enhance coordination and strengthen efforts to track down the suspects.
Authorities have reassured residents of Ogbomoso and neighboring communities of their commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, with assurances that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
The incident adds to growing concerns over the increasing targeting of public institutions by criminal elements across the country.
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