Suspected bandits have launched a deadly assault on the National Park Service office located in Oloka, within Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with five people feared dead.
The attack, it was learned, took place late on Tuesday night, January 6, throwing the area into panic.
Although details remain sketchy, unverified accounts claimed that about five personnel of the National Park Service lost their lives during the incident.
Confirming the development, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said security authorities were aware of the situation and had begun responding.
He said, “Yes, there was an attack by yet to be identified men against the men of the National Park. The Commissioner of Police and other service chiefs are currently on their way to the location.
“Meanwhile, the CP Femi Haruna has deployed tactical teams, Mobile Police Force officers of the NPF and EOD to the affected area to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” he explained.
Police said further details would be made available as operations at the scene continue.
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