Former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin has mourned the five forest guards killed in the January 7 bandit attack on the National Park Office in Oloka Village, Oyo State, while pledging strong support for security agencies combating banditry.
Following the January 7, 2026, bandit attack on the National Park Service office in Oloka Village, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State—which claimed the lives of five forest guards—former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin has expressed profound grief and solidarity.
Folarin described the assault as a 'grievous incident' that highlights persistent security threats from bandits in forested and border regions. He urged security agencies to intensify operations to dismantle bandit networks and restore safety to affected communities.
His statement aligns with broader responses, including Governor Seyi Makinde's assurances of restored security and commitments to prevent recurrences. Folarin emphasized national unity in tackling insecurity, amid ongoing challenges in Nigeria's border areas.
