Tension gripped the ancient town of lpele in Owo council area of Ondo State, as suspected terrorists reportedly set ablaze the Divisional Police Station.
An unconfirmed source said that the bandits also attacked a church.
Vanguard report a local told as saying last night that the ugly incident threw the whole community in panic as residents fled into neighboring communities.
According to him “the attackers, who numbered about twenty, stormed the community around 10 pm, shooting sporadically and forcing residents scampering for safety.
“The assailants targeted the police facility in the community, which they eventually set ablaze during the attack.
“They came in commando style and operated for several hours before fleeing the scene.
“Security personnel who rushed to the scene were overwhelmed by the intensity of the assault hence they had a field day.
Another source reportedly said “It was a terrorist attack. The attackers came into the Ipele community in a commando style and began to shoot sporadically before attacking the Police Divisional Station in Ipele.
