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Oyo State Police Command has commenced an intensive investigation into the attack on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Passport Office in Ogbomoso, where armed assailants reportedly assaulted officers on duty and made away with a service rifle, ammunition and other valuables.
According to the Command, the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, when a group of hoodlums invaded the facility after scaling the perimeter fence from the rear of the premises.
Preliminary findings revealed that the officer in charge of the facility raised an alarm at about 8:45 p.m. following the intrusion, prompting the immediate deployment of operatives from the Command Monitoring Unit and surveillance teams to the scene.
Investigators said the attackers, believed to be about five in number, gained entry through a section of the fence bordering a vast bush area. Upon entering the premises, the suspects allegedly attacked two Immigration officers on night duty using sticks and other dangerous weapons.
The assailants subsequently seized a G3 rifle assigned to the office along with its ammunition before fleeing the scene.
In addition to the firearm, the attackers reportedly stole a mobile phone belonging to one of the officers, a generating set and a motorcycle battery before escaping through the same route they used to gain access to the facility.
The injured officers were treated for their injuries and are currently in stable condition.
Following the attack, the Police Command said tactical and surveillance teams have intensified operations in and around Ogbomoso, including the combing of nearby bushes and suspected escape routes, in a bid to track down those responsible and recover the stolen weapon.
The Command also disclosed that intelligence assets and informants have been activated to generate useful leads capable of aiding the arrest of the suspects.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command stated that all available investigative and operational resources have been deployed to ensure a swift breakthrough in the case.
The police added that efforts are being coordinated with the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies to facilitate the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of the stolen items.
Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed all operational and intelligence units to mobilise every available resource towards apprehending those behind the attack.
The statement further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police and the State Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Oyo State have jointly established a collaborative task team to strengthen inter-agency coordination and accelerate efforts aimed at bringing the suspects to justice.
The police chief also reassured residents of Ogbomoso and surrounding communities of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and preventing criminal elements from gaining a foothold in the state.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to security agencies, assuring that all information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality.
