Armed gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, stealing firearms from officers on duty [1].
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where government facilities are targeted by armed groups seeking to acquire high-caliber weaponry for further attacks.
The raid occurred on Tuesday night, June 2, 2026 [2]. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the facility and disarmed the officers present [3]. The attackers specifically targeted the office to steal firearms, including at least one rifle [1], [4].
The Oyo State Police Command announced the start of a formal probe on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 [1]. The investigation aims to track the suspects and recover the stolen weapons to prevent them from being used in future criminal activities.
"We have commenced an investigation into the invasion of the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso," the Oyo State Police Command said [5].
Authorities noted that the attackers targeted the passport section of the facility. "Armed hoodlums allegedly carted away a rifle from the passport office," the Oyo State Police Command said [5].
Police have not yet released the number of suspects involved or whether any officers were injured during the breach. The command continues to hunt for the gunmen following the raid [4].
“Armed gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, stealing firearms from officers on duty.”
The theft of government-issued firearms, particularly rifles, increases the lethality of non-state armed groups within the region. When security personnel are disarmed during raids, it suggests a tactical shift toward weapon procurement rather than purely political or territorial goals, complicating the efforts of the Oyo State Police to maintain regional stability.
