Suspected bandits launched an attack on officers of the National Park Service (NPS) on Tuesday night in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Sources revealed that the assault took place at about 9:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, taking the NPS personnel unawares. The incident reportedly left several officers dead or wounded.
Authorities are yet to release official figures on the number of casualties recorded.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, was said to have confirmed the incident.
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.
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