Ondo Police Command Orders Investigation Into Burning Of Divisional Office

By Ayodele Oni

The Commissioner of Police, (CP), Ondo State Command, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has ordered an investigation into the burning of the Divisional Police Station, at Ido Ani by suspected angry youths.

The CP early Sunday visited Ifon for an on the spot assessment of areas affected in the attack by some members of the community.

He condemned the attack and arson on the Divisional Police Station and ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the incident and to bring those responsible to justice.

A statement by the conmand’s spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami stated that “Preliminary reports indicates that the incident began on 15th February 2025 when a dispute between two families on Ogbomo Street, Ifon, escalated into a public fight.

“Officers from Ifon Division, led by an Inspector, responded promptly, moved to the scene, intervened, and made arrests while some suspects fled.

“Later, one Tobi Bobade , one of the young men involved in the fight was brought to the station by one Mr. Losilosi. He appeared weak and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention

“He was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment. His remains have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for a postmortem examination.

“While officers were at the station, angry mob, led by the deceased’s father, launched a violent attack on the station, the administrative office, DPOs office, the station store and two (2) exhibit vehicles were affected by the inferno caused by the mob.

“Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire as security personnel acted swiftly and called for reinforcements to secure the premises.

“The Commissioner of Police in the course of his visit met with the Chairman of the Local government, Community leaders and other stakeholders in the community.

“In his address ,the Commissioner of Police on behalf of the Inspector General of  Police commiserate with the family of the deceased and condemned the attack on the station as he vowed that such acts of lawlessness will not be tolerated.

“He assured that all those responsible for this criminal act will face the full weight of the law.

“The Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm and refrain from taking the laws into their hands, Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as investigation progresses.”