Gunmen suspected to be bandits reportedly attacked Ajaawa, a community close to Ogbomoso in Oyo State, on Friday night, May 29, 2026.
A source who spoke with journalist confirmed that at least three corpses had been recovered as of the time of filing this report.
The source, who preferred her identity not be mentioned in the media for security reasons, also disclosed that one resident sustained several cutlass injuries during the attack.
The incident has caused tension in the area, especially as it happened days after the reported abduction of teachers and pupils in the Ogbomoso zone.
The attack comes amid growing concern over insecurity in parts of Oyo State, particularly in communities around the Ogbomoso axis.
As of the time of filing this report, security operatives had yet to issue any official statement on the incident.
Details of the attack remained sketchy, while residents awaited further clarification from security agencies.
