Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oloka village, Orire Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State.
The attack occurred around 9:00 pm on January 6, 2026, catching the NPS personnel by surprise. Several officers were reportedly killed or injured during the incident.
Further details, including the exact number of casualties, are yet to be confirmed.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, was said to have confirmed the incident.
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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.
As of the time of filing this report, the bodies of the victims have not yet been recovered, as they are believed to be located within the surrounding forest area.