Suspected militants Monday engaged the security detail accompanying the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga, in a gun battle‎ in Ibafo town as the violent attacks in the state assumed a new dimension.

The deputy governor had embarked on an inspection visit to some borderline communities between Ogun and Lagos states‎ which were‎ sacked by militants when the incident happened.

Accompanied by the service chiefs in the state, Onanuga reassured residents of the communities of the commitment of the Governor Ibikunle Amosun-led administration towards providing adequate security for their lives and property.

But the ‎situation changed at Akoka Ebute area of Ibafo, in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area when suspected militants operating from the creeks opened fire on the security operatives that accompanied the deputy governor.

No casualty was, however, recorded during the gunfight which lasted for about 20 minutes.