Oyo State Governor Warns of Bandit Threats Following Deadly Attack at National Park
DEFENSE
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised alarms about the threat of bandits from Mali following a deadly attack on the Old Oyo National Park Service office, which left five officials dead. The assailants, who seized weapons during the attack, reportedly crossed into Nigeria specifically to carry out the assault, prompting police to deploy tactical units for investigation amid ongoing concerns about cross-border criminal activities.

Jan 12, 2026, 6:06 PM