Governor Seyi Makinde, has pledged that those behind the attack and killing of five forest guards will face justice.
Makinde, who stated this on his Facebook page, also condemned the attack and called on residents to remain calm as investigations continue to unearth those behind the act.
Oyo police command said contrary to some media reports, the attack was solely directed at the forest rangers’ office.
Makinde further noted that preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicated that the incident was a “cross-border attack carried out by bandits”.
The Governor appealed to residents of Oyo State, especially those in Oriire LGA and other LGAs along the state’s borders, to remain calm as the security agencies had restored normalcy and deployed more personnel to the area.
