According to reports, the incident occurred late Thursday night when a group of armed assailants stormed the community, robbing residents at gunpoint and injuring several victims. The attackers also targeted the palace of the traditional ruler, Oba Adinlewa John, in what police described as an attempted assassination. The monarch, however, narrowly escaped unharmed.

In a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police acted swiftly following a distress call and successfully apprehended 10 suspects believed to be involved in the attack.

“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with a violent attack on the Igoba community at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday,” the statement read.

“Armed with firearms, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons, the hoodlums invaded the community with the intent to wreak havoc. During the attack, one Mrs. Ogunoye Oluomo was viciously assaulted, injured, and dispossessed of her belongings. The assailants then advanced to the palace of His Royal Highness, Oba Adinlewa John, where they attempted to assassinate the monarch.”

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Ayanlade added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, promptly deployed tactical teams to the area, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations. The coordinated response led to the arrest of 10 suspects.

He also revealed that the suspects had confessed to their roles in the attack and would be charged in court once investigations are concluded.

Items recovered from the suspects include two locally fabricated pistols, one single-barrel gun, several rounds of live ammunition, machetes, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons allegedly used during the attack.

Source: Punch