Attack Reported on Ipele Police Station in Ondo, Official Confirmation Still Pending

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 Attack Reported on Ipele Police Station in Ondo, Official Confirmation Still Pending

Ipele, Ondo State — 


Social media reports on Wednesday night, December 31, 2025, claimed that the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State was attacked by a group of armed men.

According to multiple eyewitness accounts shared on X (formerly Twitter), between 20 and 30 armed attackers stormed the police station around 9:41 p.m., firing heavily and allegedly using explosives believed to be dynamite. Videos circulating online show parts of the police facility engulfed in flames, with residents reportedly fleeing the area for safety.

Some social media users described the assailants as bandits or terrorists, triggering widespread fear and concern over security in the area. As of the time the videos emerged, no casualties were reported in the initial online accounts.

Purported Police Statement Circulates Online

Alongside the videos, a document circulating on WhatsApp and social media claims to be an official press release from the Ondo State Police Command, dated January 1, 2026.

The statement, allegedly signed by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, identified as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), states that:

The attack occurred at about 9:41 p.m. on December 31, 2025

The attackers used assault rifles and dynamite

The divisional headquarters building and exhibits were destroyed

No lives were lost during the attack

No church was attacked, countering rumors spreading online

A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, and NSCDC responded, but the attackers had already fled

Tactical units, including EOD teams, have been deployed

A manhunt has been launched on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal

Verification Status as of January 1, 2026

As of Thursday morning:

Videos and eyewitness reports of the incident are widely shared and consistent across social media platforms.

However, no major Nigerian news outlets such as Punch, Vanguard, Premium Times, Channels TV, or The Nation have published reports on the incident.

The official Ondo State Police Command X account (@OndoPoliceNg) has not issued any statement regarding the attack.

The circulating press release cannot be independently verified, as its reference number and wording do not appear on official police platforms.

While the name DSP Abayomi Jimoh has appeared in past police communications, recent reports more commonly reference DSP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya as PPRO.

What This Means

The incident may be genuine, given the volume of grassroots reports and visual evidence. However, the authenticity of the circulating police statement remains unconfirmed, and official clarification from the Ondo State Police Command or mainstream media is still awaited.

Residents are advised to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified claims, and report any useful information to security agencies.

This story will be updated as soon as official confirmation becomes available.

Publisher’s Note / Disclaimer

This report is based on eyewitness accounts and unverified documents circulating on social media as of January 1, 2026. Readers are advised to treat developing stories with caution until confirmed by official authorities.

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