Folarin Mourns Slain Forest Guards

Former Senate leader has condemned the deadly attack on the National Park Office at Oloka Village in Oyo State, describing it as a grievous assault on peace and security.

He declared that criminality and banditry have no place in Oyo State or anywhere in Nigeria.

Reacting to the incident yesterday, Senator Folarin expressed sorrow over the killing of five National Park Service Forest Guard officers while carrying out their lawful duties.

He mourned the fallen officers and extended heartfelt condolences to their families, the National Park Service, and all those affected by the attack, praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and comfort for their loved ones.

The former Senate leader noted that he had taken cognisance of the official statement issued by Oyo State governor, which indicated that preliminary investigations by security agencies point to a cross-border attack by bandits.

He commended the swift response and coordination of the security agencies, describing their prompt intervention as crucial to restoring calm and tracking down the perpetrators.

Senator Folarin emphasised that such criminal acts must be collectively resisted, urging citizens to unite against violence and support security agencies with timely and credible intelligence to aid their operations.

He appealed to residents of and other border communities to remain calm and vigilant, while fully cooperating with security personnel deployed to the affected areas. According to him, security is a shared responsibility, and community support remains essential to sustaining peace.