Gunmen attack police station in Oyo, kill DCO and a suspect

Unknown gunmen attacked Igangan police station in Ibarapa North Local Government area of Oyo State, killing Divisional Crime Officer, DCO, and a suspect who was in detention.

A top senior police officer, who confided in Vanguard, said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, an Inspector and some suspects were shot during the attack which occurred on Tuesday night, September 27, 2022. 

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident on Wednesday morning. 

“The Commissioner of Police, CP, is on his way to the place. We are already in Oke Ogun as we speak.” the PPRO said.