A police corporal has reportedly been shot dead by gunmen who invaded a police station at Ikolaba area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Friday.
The attack at the police station which is close to the residence of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, caused panic among residents.
The deceased was among the officers on duty when the gunmen attacked.
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Some other police officers were said to have sustained injuries in the incident which caught the policemen off guard.
Police public relations officer in the state, Gbenga Fadyei, confirmed the incident but declined to give details.
He, however, said policemen have been deployed in the area and that normalcy has been restored.
Fadeyi also said investigation is ongoing.