The Commissioner, Ondo State Police Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has condemned the attack and arson on the Ifon Divisional Police Station in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.
He also ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the incident and to bring those responsible to justice.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Funmilayo Odunlami, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, on Sunday in Akure, the state capital.
The PPRO said the CP had visited Ifon for an on-the-spot assessment of areas affected in the attack by some members of the community.
Odunlami, a Chief Superintendent of Police, also said CP Afolabi met with the chairman of the local government, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the community.
She said preliminary reports indicated that the incident that led to setting the station ablaze began on February 15, 2025 when a dispute between two families at Ogbomo Street, Ifon escalated into a public fight.
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The PPRO explained that officers from Ifon Division, led by an Inspector, responded promptly, moved to the scene, intervened, and made arrests, while some suspects fled.
She added: “Later, one Tobi Bobade, one of the young men involved in the fight, was brought to the station by one Mr Losilosi.
“He (Bobade) appeared weak and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
“He was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
“His remains have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for a post-mortem examination.
“While officers were at the station, an angry mob, led by the deceased’s father, launched a violent attack on the station.
“The administrative office, Divisional Police Officers (DPO) office, the station store and two (2) exhibit vehicles were affected in the inferno caused by the mob.
‘Fortunately, no lives were lost in the fire as security personnel acted swiftly and called for reinforcements to secure the premises.”
Odunlami said the CP, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, commiserated with the family of the deceased.
The PPRO also said Afolabi condemned the attack on the station, as he vowed that such acts of lawlessness would not be tolerated.
According to her, the CP has assured that all those responsible for the criminal act will face the full weight of the law.
“Members of the public should remain calm and refrain from taking the laws into their hands. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as investigation progresses,” she added.
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