Some gunmen suspected to be robbers have invaded student hostels at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus, in a late-night attack that triggered panic as students fled for safety.
The incident, which began around midnight and extended into the early hours of Saturday, saw over 12 armed men storm multiple hostels, firing sporadically and dispossessing students of phones, laptops, and other valuables.
An X user, Michael Mabayomije, who shared his account online, said the attackers operated for several minutes without immediate resistance, leaving several students injured and many others traumatised.
Blood stains believed to be from injured victims were reportedly seen on the walls and floors of one of the affected hostels.
Residents of Ibogun described the incident as chaotic and distressing, with gunshots echoing across the campus as students scrambled to escape. Some victims were said to have sustained injuries while attempting to flee or resist the attackers.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that an investigation had commenced.
Babaseyi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, added that the Divisional Police Officer of Ibogun Division and the Area Commander had been deployed to the scene to assess the situation and reassure students and residents of their safety.
Meanwhile the Police Command in Ondo State has intercepted a suspected child trafficking syndicate and rescued a 13-year-old girl along the Owena axis of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Akure, the state capital.
According to Jimoh, the suspects were apprehended on April 23 at about 6:44 p.m. at the Owena Checkpoint by personnel of the Nigerian Army.
He explained that the suspects were travelling in a Toyota Hummer 18-seater commercial bus from Lagos to Abuja when they were intercepted.
“The vehicle, driven by Akomolafe Tope, 59, with a conductor, Sunday Ismaila, 48, was fully loaded with waybills,” he said.
“Upon thorough scrutiny, a 13-year-old girl was discovered in their custody under suspicious circumstances.
“Preliminary questioning revealed that the suspects could not provide credible or verifiable information regarding the identity, origin, or destination of the minor, raising strong suspicion of child trafficking.”
Jimoh said the suspects were immediately taken into custody, while the rescued girl was placed under protective care.
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