The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the reported midnight attack on student hostels at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus.
DAILY POST reports that suspected armed robbers invaded the hostels on Saturday night, causing panic as students fled their rooms.
In a post shared on X, Jinadu Michael Mabayomije alleged that about 12 armed men stormed the hostels, shooting sporadically while robbing students of phones, laptops, and other valuables.
It was also reported that some students sustained injuries while attempting to escape during the incident.
The post further called on the Ogun State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Ogun State Police Command to investigate the attack and improve security around the campus, noting that students deserve a safe learning environment.
Reacting to the development, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the Divisional Police Officer of Ibogun Division and the Area Commander have been deployed to the scene to assess the situation.
He urged members of the public to remain calm, adding that efforts were ongoing to ensure the safety of students and restore normalcy in the area.
