Many residents have been left injured following an attack by gunmen in Owo, Ondo State.
The incident is coming less than two months after terrorists attacked a catholic church, killiny several worshippers in the ancient town.
Wednesday’s attack occured at the popular Folahami Junction, where the Craneburg Construction Company is located.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen opened fire on workers at the site.
Explosives devices were also allegedly used during the attack.
The Ondo Police Public Relations Officer, Funmi Odunlami, also confirmed the attack, saying that three persons were injured during a shootout in the town
Odunlami however, said she could not confirmed whether the gunmen were terrorists or mere bandits.
”Tonight, there was a shooting incident at Craneburg Construction Company Owo, Policemen are currently at the scene, victims have been taken to Hospital and they are in stable condition.
”We can not ascertain the casualty figure now and we also cannot say it was a terrorists’ attack with the use of explosives devices but tomorrow( Thursday ) morning , the EOD men of the command would go to the scene.”
She also assured residents that the situation was under control.
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