Three suspected bandits have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the killing of five forest guards at the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka Village on January 5, 2026.
The Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Security, Fatai Owoseni, disclosed this while briefing Governor Seyi Makinde who paid an assessment visit to the Old Oyo National Park office, Oloka Village in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Friday, January 16.
Owoseni said the suspects are currently undergoing further investigation.
During the visit, Makinde said a request would be made to the military authorities in Abuja for the establishment of a military base in Oloka to further strengthen security in the community.
The governor, who commiserated with people of the community and the affected families, said Oyo State would constitute a joint security programme for the people of the community.
He assured residents of Oyo State that his administration would redouble its efforts to strengthen the security architecture of the state.
Makinde, however, emphasised that the issue of security was a collective responsibility of all and not the business of the government alone.
Makinde urged residents to always alert government and security agencies when they notice any suspicious activity in their community.
The governor commended the service commanders for their support, dedication, and commitment to securing lives and properties of the people.
Makinde also promised to rehabilitate the road leading to the community from Ikoyi-Ile under the Rural Access and Agricultural Market Project (RAAMP) for easy movement, and also ensure improved telecommunication service.
“I want to assure you that we will pay for telecommunication companies to come and install masts here,” he said, while equally promising to provide boreholes as well as solar-powered street lights in the community, as ways of making living in the area easy.
Makinde also announced a compensation of N5 million each to the families of the five forest guards killed during the attack.
He also awarded scholarship up to university level to children of the deceased guards.
