Unknown gunmen have attacked a police station in Ipele community, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, South-West Nigeria.
The incident occurred a few minutes before the New Year celebrations, throwing the community into tension.
It was gathered that the assailants also set the police station ablaze before fleeing the scene.
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Confirming the development, spokesperson of the state police command , Abayomi Jimoh, said details of the incident were still sketchy as investigations were ongoing.
The command also debunked reports circulating on social media that a religious centre was attacked, stressing that no place of worship was involved in the incident.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
