The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has commiserated with victims of the recent attack on the Old Oyo National Park Office at Oloka Village which left five forest guards dead and others injured.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the NUJ expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased.
The council also sympathised with those injured in the attack and the families of the deceased and those injured in the incident, describing the incident as disturbing and a threat to public safety.
The NUJ commended the swift response of the state government and security agencies, adding that their prompt intervention prevented further escalation of the incidence.
The union called for urgent and adequate medical attention for victims who sustained injuries during the attack, stressing that their health and recovery should be treated as a priority.
It also urged the state government and security agencies to strengthen and rejig the security network across Oyo State, particularly in border communities and forest areas, to prevent the infiltration of bandits into the Pacesetter State.
The union noted that improved intelligence gathering, effective inter-agency collaboration and sustained security surveillance are necessary to avert recurrence of such incidents.
