Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, sparking fresh security concerns in the area.The attack occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information gathered from the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate that no fewer than five personnel of the National Park Service may have been killed during the assault.Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said security agencies had been mobilised to the area to restore order and prevent further attacks.“Yes, there was an attack by yet to be identified men against personnel of the National Park Service. The Commissioner of Police and other service chiefs are currently on their way to the location,” Ayanlade said.He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, had deployed tactical teams, officers of the Mobile Police Force, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units to secure the area.“Meanwhile, tactical teams of the Nigeria Police Force have been deployed to the affected area to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” he stated.Security operations are ongoing as authorities work to assess the situation, confirm casualties, and track down the attackers. Residents of the area have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue.
