Some unknown gunmen on Friday evening attacked Ikolaba Police Station in Ibadan, Oyo State capital killing one of the police officers on duty.
According to information gathered the hoodlums whose intention was not known swooped on the station unexpectedly.
It was learnt that the gunmen caught the officers unaware as they shot sporadically into the station.
Though, a detail of the incident is still sketchy, our correspondent learnt that the officer died as a result of the gunshot.
After killing the policeman, they ransacked the whole station before taking their leave.
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The police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Gbenga Fadeyi confirmed the attack saying,
“Yes, we just got information that our police station was attacked but I haven’t got details of the officer allegedly killed.
“We have deployed men to the area and as soon as more details are available”.
