Angry mob assaults police station over farmer’s demise in Ondo, 14 arrested

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects following an assault on a police station and a rescue crew by an indignant mob over the demise of a farmer in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of the state

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the incident in a press release on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the farmer, recognized as Rasheed Hassan, was reportedly murdered at General Camp within the Government Reserve space.

The police mentioned that Ala Youth President, Ayodele Fabunmi, arrested two suspects in reference to the homicide on October 26 and was taking them to the police station when an indignant mob confronted him, demanding that the suspects be handed over for jungle justice.

Fabunmi reportedly sought refuge on the Ala Divisional Police Headquarters with the suspects, however the mob pursued them and attacked the power.

Two cops sustained gunshot accidents through the incident, whereas the 2 suspects earlier arrested in reference to the farmer’s homicide have been rescued from the mob trying to lynch them.

“The Ondo State Police Command has condemned a violent mob attack in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, following an attempt by an angry crowd to take the law into its own hands over the suspected murder of a farmer,” the statement read.

“The incident adopted the homicide of 1 Rasheed Hassan, a farmer, whose demise was reported to the police on October 24, 2026, from General Camp within the Government Reserve space.

“Upon receiving the report, police operatives visited the scene and recovered the victim’s body.

“Preliminary observations revealed deep cuts to the sufferer’s head and different components of his physique, whereas his belongings have been reportedly lacking. Investigations instantly commenced to determine and apprehend these accountable for the killing.

“In connection with the incident, the Ala Youth President reportedly arrested two suspects on October 26, 2026.

“While conveying the suspects to the police station for mandatory motion, he was confronted by an indignant mob demanding that the suspects be handed over for extrajudicial killing.

“He subsequently sought refuge at the Ala Divisional Police Headquarters with the suspects. However, the mob pursued them and launched an attack on the police facility.

“The mob reportedly grew to become more and more violent, throwing stones and different harmful objects on the station whereas resisting efforts by police rescue groups to realize entry to the realm.

“In response to the escalating violence, tactical and other rescue teams were deployed to restore order and protect lives.

“At about 0145 hours on October 27, 2026, police operatives efficiently rescued the 2 suspects from the mob.

“However, the patrol team conveying the suspects back to Akure came under attack. During the incident, two police officers sustained gunshot injuries from pellets allegedly fired from a youth pump-action firearm. The injured officers were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

“Following the assault, operatives of the Command arrested Fourteen (14) suspects in reference to the assault on cops and the assault on the police facility and rescue crew.

“Investigations are ongoing to determine the person roles of these arrested and be sure that anybody discovered culpable faces the total weight of the legislation.

“The Command has maintained tactical deployment in the area to prevent any further breakdown of law and order. Normalcy has since returned to the community, while security monitoring continues.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the assault on cops and the police facility, describing mob motion and makes an attempt to impede lawful police operations as unacceptable.

He reiterated that no particular person or group has the correct to take the legislation into their very own arms, whatever the gravity of any alleged crime.

The CP warned that the Command wouldn’t tolerate assaults on police services, assaults on officers or any try to undermine lawful police operations.

The Commissioner of Police additional assured residents that the circumstances surrounding the farmer’s demise and the violence that adopted have been being totally investigated.