The Digest:
The Oyo State Police Command has reinforced security operations in the Oke-Ogun area following a late-night attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka village, which left five officers dead. Commissioner of Police Femi Haruna visited the scene, assuring residents of a coordinated security response and vowing to apprehend those responsible for the assault.
Key Points:
- Five forest rangers were killed in an attack on their office in Oloka, Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo State
- The assault occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday by an estimated 12 gunmen
- Police Commissioner Femi Haruna visited the scene with heads of other security agencies
- Tactical teams, mobile police, and intelligence operatives have been deployed to the area
- Police confirmed the attack was limited to the rangers’ office, not neighbouring settlements
- Forensic teams have combed the site, and promising leads have been identified
- The commissioner urged calm and called for public cooperation with the investigation
Sources: Premium Times, Daily Trust
