Some suspected hoodlums have attacked a Correctional center in Ondo state, freeing prisoners in the facility. The hoodlums also razed the Divisional Police Station in Okitipupa area of Ondo State today, October 22, 2020. The attack occurred after the mob was chased away from the street by the police.
Confirming the latest development, the Spokesperson for the Ondo State Police command, Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the attack but remarked that the police are yet to estimate the total value of items damaged during the attack
It was alleged that over 50 motorcycles seized by the police and parked in the station were released by the mob.
Backstory
Prior to the latest development, some angry youth had earlier attacked a police station in Akure and set the facility on fire yesterday. There was also alleged destruction of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad facility along oda road in Akure.