There was notable tension in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Wednesday night following an invasion of Craneburg Construction Company by suspected gunmen.
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It was gathered that the gunmen stormed Craneburg Construction Company around 10:00 p.m. and opened fire on the premises.
The number of casualties was yet to be verified as of press time.
Some residents who spoke to Control TV via phone call said that gunshots were heard when some people suspected to be terrorists invaded the town.
” we were all scared when we heard the shooting, my mom just told all of us to hide under the bed and pray!! Who would have thought Owo would suffer another attack”.
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The residents said the incident occurred in the premises of the Cranburg Construction Company around Folahanmi Street in Owo. Three persons were said to have been hit by bullets of the gunmen.
Meanwhile the state police command confirmed the incident in a tweet on its Twitter handle.
The tweet from the command read: “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.
“Security personnel have been drafted to the area.”
Ondo State Police spokesman, Fumilayo Odunlami, denied speculations of bomb explosion in Owo but confirmed it was a shooting incident that left three persons injured.
She urged residents not to panic, stating that investigations have commenced.
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