Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has provided succour to the families of Forest Guards killed recently at the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka Village, Oriire Local Government Area of the State.
Makinde during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene of the incident at Oloka Village, Oriire LGA in Ogbomosoland, announced a compensation of N5 million each.
The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olarenwaju, in a statement, said Governor Makinde also awarded scholarships up to university level to children of the deceased guards.
He also pledged to rehabilitate the road leading to the Oloka community from Ikoyi-Ile under the Rural Access and Agricultural Market Project (RAAMP) for easy movement, ensure improved telecommunication service and also install boreholes as well as solar-powered street lights in the community.
According to the statement, Makinde said he would write a letter to the military authorities in Abuja, requesting the establishment of a military base in Oloka to further strengthen security in the community.
The Governor said the issue of security is a collective responsibility and not the business of government alone, urging residents of the state to provide the government and the security agencies with useful information when they notice any suspicious activity in their communities.
He appreciated the Service commanders for their support, dedication and commitment to securing lives and properties of the people.
On his part, the Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), revealed that three key suspects involved in the killing of the five National Forest Guards have been arrested and are currently undergoing further investigation.
He lauded the governor for his dedication and support to the security operatives in the state, saying that the security agencies would not relent in ensuring the security of lives and property in the State.
