Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the National Park Service office in Oloka community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving no fewer than five personnel feared dead.
The attack, according to findings, occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, throwing the area into panic and prompting an emergency security response.
Although details of the incident are still emerging, unconfirmed reports indicated that about five officers of the National Park Service lost their lives during the assault.
Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said security agencies had been mobilised to the scene to restore order and prevent further attacks.
“Yes, there was an attack by yet-to-be-identified armed men on officers of the National Park Service,” Ayanlade said.
“The Commissioner of Police and other security chiefs are currently on their way to the location.”
He added that tactical units of the Nigeria Police Force had been deployed to the affected area.
“The Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered the deployment of tactical teams, Mobile Police Force operatives and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit to forestall any further breakdown of law and order,” the police spokesperson stated.
Authorities said investigations had commenced to identify the perpetrators and ascertain the exact number of casualties.
Meanwhile, residents of the area have been urged to remain calm as security agencies intensify patrols and surveillance in the vicinity.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
