A group of armed men has attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) outpost in Ogbomoso, disarming officers and escaping with their weapons in a late-night raid that has raised fresh concerns about insecurity along major routes in Oyo State.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on the Ogbomoso–Ilorin motorway, close to a busy cattle market that was still active at the time. According to preliminary accounts, the attackers arrived suddenly, overpowered the officers on duty, and seized their firearms before fleeing the scene. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
Authorities confirmed the attack shortly after it occurred. The Nigeria Immigration Service acknowledged that its personnel were involved but declined to provide specific details on the number of weapons taken or the identities of the assailants, saying investigations were still ongoing.
The Oyo State Police Command also confirmed the incident, stating that security operatives had been deployed to the area to track down the attackers and recover the stolen weapons. However, officials have not yet disclosed any arrests or identified possible suspects.
Eyewitnesses in the area described a brief but tense encounter, noting that traders and commuters nearby were forced to take cover as the situation unfolded. The location of the attack, near a busy commercial corridor, has heightened public anxiety, with residents expressing fears that armed groups may be becoming more daring in their operations.
Security analysts say the incident reflects ongoing challenges along key transport routes in southwestern Nigeria, where sporadic attacks on security personnel and infrastructure have been reported in recent years. While authorities have often responded with increased patrols, such incidents continue to fuel concerns about gaps in surveillance and rapid response capacity.
Officials have urged residents to remain calm while assuring that efforts are underway to strengthen security in the affected corridor. Investigations are expected to focus on tracking the movement of the attackers and recovering the stolen weapons, though no timeline has been given.
As of now, the situation remains under active investigation, with security agencies maintaining a visible presence in and around Ogbomoso as they attempt to prevent further escalation.