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Old Oyo National Park Attack: Police Deploy More Personnel, Confirm Killing of 5 Rangers

Oyo State Police deployed tactical and forensic teams after about 12 gunmen ambushed the National Forest Rangers Office, killing five rangers and preventing further attacks.

  • On Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Femi Haruna said an attack at the National Forest Rangers' Office at Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile at about 2330 hours killed five forest rangers.
  • Preliminary reports say about twelve attackers emerged from adjoining bushes, opened sporadic gunfire on the Rangers' Office, targeting forest rangers before fleeing.
  • The Oyo State Police Command mobilised additional personnel, and the Area Commander, DPO Ikoyi Division, Tactical Teams and other operatives were tasked to secure the park and gather evidence.
  • The deployment prevented further attack as the CP deployed all available operatives and operational assets, preventing further attack and averting a potential breakdown of law and order.
  • Continued presence will secure and protect the area as police officers immediately mobilised saved the situation, with the Oyo State Police Command and Area Commander, DPO Ikoyi Division securing evidence.
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Premium Times Nigeria broke the news in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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