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Gunmen have reportedly attacked a construction company in Owo, Ondo State.
Gunshots were said to have occurred at the site of Craneburg Construction Company, Owo on Wednesday evening.
In a tweet, the police confirmed that some people were injured during the attack.
“Tonight, there was a shooting incident at Craneburg Construction Company, Owo.
“Policemen are currently at the scene, victims have been taken to hospital and they are in stable condition.”
The Chief Security Officer of the company, Tubsun Aladeselu confirmed to Channels Television that two of the workers who sustained gunshots injuries during the attack are being treated at a nearby hospital.
He said the attackers, two in number, came in a bus and started shooting sporadically.
They also used an explosive device, he added.
The assailants were said to have arrived at about 9pm while it was raining and most of the workers were indoors.
About two months ago, an expatriate engineer of the company was abducted and a soldier guarding him was shot dead at a site also in Owo.
Similarly, amed men entered St Francis Catholic church in the town of Owo and fired at the congregation during a service to mark the holiday of Pentecost.
