Folarin Condemns Attack on National Park Guards, Backs Security Agencies to Crush Bandits

Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Teslim Folarin has condemned the deadly attack on the National Park Office at Oloka Village, , describing it as a grievous assault on peace and security and declaring that criminality and banditry have no place in the state or anywhere in Nigeria.

Reacting to the incident, Senator Folarin expressed deep sorrow over the killing of five National Park Service Forest Guard officers who lost their lives 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.