Akure, Ondo State – In a shocking incident on New Year’s Eve, armed assailants attacked the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ondo State, setting the building ablaze and causing significant damage.
Starnews NG gathered that the attack occurred on December 31, 2025, at approximately 9:41 p.m., when a group of 20 to 30 armed men invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite.
The Ondo State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, has strongly condemned the attack, labeling it a tragic and reprehensible act against the peace and security of Ondo State.
In a press release on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, the Ondo State Police Command clarified that, contrary to circulating reports on social media, no church was attacked during the incident.
“Upon receipt of the report, a joint patrol comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other non-state actors promptly mobilized to the scene; however, the attackers had already carried out the act before their arrival,” stated the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties as a result of the attack, but the destruction of the police station and several exhibits has raised significant concerns within the community. The Commissioner of Police urged residents to remain calm and assured them that the situation is firmly under control.
In response to the attack, CP Lawal has ordered the immediate deployment of additional operational assets, including Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) units, and Police Mobile Force personnel to the area. A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is currently underway.
“The Ondo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community, and is actively working to restore peace in the region”, the statement added.
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