Attack Again: Gunmen attack Igangan Police station, kill DCO, suspect in Oyo

UNKNOWN gunmen, last night 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.

According to a senior police officer, who said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, an Inspector and some suspects were on a danger list as a result of gunshot wound

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, a Superintendent of Police, SP, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident and said: “The Commissioner of Police, CP, is on his way to the place. We are already in Oke Ogun as we speak. I will get back to you when we get there.”

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