Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has vowed that the perpetrators responsible for the killing of five officers of the National Park Service will face the full wrath of the law.
The Governor made this declaration yesterday during a condolence visit to the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka, where he met with the grieving community and the families of the slain officers.
The five Forest Guard officers lost their lives during a recent criminal attack in the area.
While commiserating with the bereaved families, Governor Makinde disclosed that security agencies have made significant progress in their investigation, resulting in the arrest of three suspects believed to be directly linked to the deadly assault.
He assured the community that his administration would ensure diligent prosecution of the suspects.
To support the families left behind, the Governor announced a welfare package comprising a cash gift of N5 million for each of the five families.
In addition to the financial support, he pledged that the state government would provide scholarships for the children of the deceased officers up to the university level, ensuring their education is not truncated by the tragedy.
Addressing the security challenges in the axis, Governor Makinde revealed plans to strengthen the security architecture around the National Park.
He stated that he would officially write to the Chief of Army Staff to request the establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the area.
The Governor expressed his administration’s readiness to construct the facility to check criminal activities and improve safety for residents and park officials.
Beyond security, the Governor outlined a comprehensive development plan to improve the quality of life in the Oloka community.
He promised that the road leading to the community would be included in the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) for reconstruction.
He also committed to providing immediate amenities, including boreholes for water supply and solar lighting systems.
Governor Makinde further addressed the issue of poor telecommunication networks in the area, which hampers emergency response and daily communication.
He assured residents that the state government would engage and pay telecommunication companies to install masts in the location, ensuring that the community is no longer cut off from the rest of the state.
