Makinde Condemns Bandit Attack At Old Oyo National Park

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has lamented the deadly bandit attack on the Old Oyo National Park Office in Oloka village, Oriire Local Government Area, which left five National Park Service Forest Guards dead.

Reacting via his X account, the governor described the early Wednesday attack as tragic, noting that the victims were killed in the line of duty while carrying out lawful responsibilities.

Makinde assured residents that his government would intensify efforts to prevent a recurrence, stressing that security agencies had already begun coordinated action.

“Preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicate that this was a cross-border attack carried out by bandits. The security agencies are already working together to address this incident and seek the support of residents in the area to cooperate with them in their intelligence gathering.”

He also urged people living in Oriire LGA and other border communities to remain calm, adding that security operatives have restored normalcy and deployed additional personnel to the affected area.