Five Killed As Gunmen Attack National Park Service Office In Oyo
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Tuesday, reportedly attacked the National Park Service Office in Oloka, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The attack, according to report, occurred at about 9p.m. on Tuesday.
Unconfirmed reports added that about five NPS personnel were killed during the attack.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident.
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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.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
