Police say Oyo bandit attack rumour was false alarm
Normalcy has returned to Ogbomoso and nearby communities after rumours of a bandit attack caused panic. The Oyo State Police Command, led by spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, clarified that the alarm was based on misinformation. Investigations revealed that the individuals suspected to be bandits were actually an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and two civilians. CP Abimbola Olugbemiga urged residents to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information.
What happened
- The police responded quickly to rumours of a bandit attack in Ogbomoso and Ajaawa Town.
- DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the alarm started after students claimed to see unfamiliar people near Are-Ago High School.
- The supposed suspects were identified as an NSCDC officer and two civilians visiting a female acquaintance for her birthday.
- An altercation between teachers and the visitors led to further suspicion and panic in the community.
- The police confirmed there was no bandit attack and warned against spreading false security reports.
