Bandit Attack at Oloka - OCC Commiserates with Families and Community

Bandit Attack at Oloka – OCC Commiserates with Families and Community

The Ogbomosoland Consultative Council, an apex body of respected indigenes that address community needs and advocates for general development in Ogbomosoland has commiserated with the families of the five National Park Service Forest Guards killed last week in Oloka village in Orire Local Government Area. It described the incident as sad and shocking and prayed for God to grant the souls of the departed, eternal rest and comfort the families and community on their tragic loss.

The Council called on the State and Local governments to address insecurity in the areas as a matter of urgency to enable peace and economic activities thrive. In this connection, it commended the valuable contribution of “Operation Burst and Amotekun”, the two State security outfits. It equally acknowledged that security was a collective responsibility that deserves the support of all through provision of credible intelligence to security agencies and effective collaboration of local vigilantes who are custodian of indigenous knowledge of the community and environs.

The OCC noted that without security there can be no development. In this regard, it commended the agribusiness projects of the Makinde Administration in Oyo State as a vital tool to poverty alleviation and economic development, especially in the rural areas. It therefore called on the State government to extend this laudable initiative to the five Local Government Areas in Ogbomosoland who possess vast areas for agro-allied businesses to add value to raw agricultural products, stimulate economic activities and create wealth.

It prayed and hope that such unfortunate incident like that of Oloka village will not recur through the earnest and concerted efforts of government and community.

Maj Gen. Oladayo Popoola (rtd) High Chief (Dr.) Saka Balogun

Coordinator. Coordinator

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