BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Gunmen Attack Oyo National Park
Gunmen have reportedly launched an attack on the Old Oyo National Park, situated in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo State, with unconfirmed reports indicating that fatalities were recorded during the assault.
As of the time of filing this report on Wednesday, the exact number of casualties remained unknown.
The Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday afternoon, saying security forces were on their way to the scene to restore order.
“Yes, there was an attack by yet‑to‑be‑identified men against the men of the national park,” Ayanlade stated.
According to the police spokesperson, CP Femi Haruna has deployed tactical teams, Mobile Police Force officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units to the affected area to prevent a further breakdown of law and order.
Ayanlade added, “The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command and other service chiefs are currently on their way to the location. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Femi Haruna, have deployed Tactical teams, Mobile Police Force officers of the NPF and EOD to the affected area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
