BREAKING: Armed transporters invade national park in Oyo, kill 5

BREAKING: Armed transporters invade national park in Oyo, kill 5

Gunmen suspected to be armed transporters have reportedly attacked the National Park Service Office in Oloka, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

According to investigation revealed that the attack occurred at about 9p.m. on Tuesday.

Unconfirmed reports added that about five NPS personnel were killed during the attack.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

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.

Details later…

Salaudeen Hameed

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