PRESS RELEASE
CP HARUNA DEPLOYS INTELLIGENCE AND TACTICAL TEAMS AFTER DEADLY OLOKA FOREST RANGERS ATTACK
Following the tragic attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office at Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo State, which occurred yesterday, 6th January 2026, at about 2330 hours, and claimed the lives of five (5) officers, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Femi Haruna, psc (+), immediately conducted an on-the-spot security assessment of the affected area.
The Commissioner of Police was accompanied by heads of sister security agencies and the Commandant of the National Forest Rangers. During the visit, the CP assessed the security situation of the facility and held an interactive session with community leaders of Oloka Community, where he expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives and reassured them of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Contrary to some media reports, the attack was solely directed at the National Forest Rangers’ Office, and the swift, proactive deployment of police personnel prevented any further escalation in the surrounding community.
Immediately upon receiving information about the attack, the CP deployed all available operatives and operational assets to the area, thereby preventing further attack by the assailants and averting a potential breakdown of law and order. The Area Commander, DPO Ikoyi Division, Tactical Teams, and other operatives were tasked to move to the scene, secure the area, protect and gather evidence. The remains of the fallen officers have since been respectfully deposited, and the site was forensically swept to collect all available evidence.
In furtherance of ongoing security measures, the Commissioner of Police directed the reinforcement of deployed personnel, including the deployment of additional intelligence operatives, alongside tactical teams and mobile personnel, to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities within the axis.
The CP further mandated that no stone should be left unturned in ensuring the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this heinous act. Investigation has commenced, and credible evidence is already yielding promising leads to aid the identification, arrest, and prosecution of those responsible. Preliminary reports indicate that the attackers, numbering about twelve (12), emerged from adjoining bushes, opened sporadic gunfire on the Rangers’ Office, and fled the scene.
The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the swift apprehension of the suspects and their eventual prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police also appreciates the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) for his continuous support and guidance, which has strengthened the operational capacity of the Command in tackling security challenges across the state.
Members of the public are urged to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that will assist ongoing investigations.
For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413
E-SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
7th January, 2026
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