Oyo State Government has disclosed that three suspects directly involved in the killing of five National Forest Guards at the Old Oyo National Park have been arrested and are currently undergoing further investigation. This was made known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to Oloka Village in Oriire Local Government Area by Governor Seyi Makinde, following the deadly attack on the forest guards.
During the visit, Governor Makinde announced that the state government would pay a compensation of ₦5 million to each of the families of the deceased forest guards. He also approved scholarships up to university level for the children of the slain guards. The governor expressed deep condolences to the affected families and the Oloka community, assuring residents that his administration would intensify efforts to strengthen security across the state, particularly around the Old Oyo National Park.
He also pledged to facilitate telecommunication services through the installation of communication masts, the provision of boreholes, solar-powered street lights, and a sustained joint security presence in the area. The governor further revealed plans to write to military authorities in Abuja, requesting the establishment of a military base in Oloka, to further enhance security in the community.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), confirmed the arrest of three principal suspects linked to the killings, noting that security agencies were working diligently to bring all those responsible to justice. The governor later led community members and officials in observing a minute of silence in honour of the deceased forest guards.
