The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwabali for allegedly shooting police officers at a checkpoint in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Abayomi Jimoh. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on December 17, 2025, at Ipele Junction, Ondo State. “As a result of the incident, two police officers sustained injuries, while a female bystander, later identified as Taiwo, was also injured. “In the course of the operation, one suspect, identified as Nwabali, was arrested, while the motorcycle used by the attackers was recovered.

Source: Punch December 20, 2025 16:34 UTC