Bandit attack: Ogbomoso traditional leader calls for vigilance, intelligence sharing
By Adeola Badru The Ashipa of Ogbomosoland, Chief Olusegun Adekunle, has called for heightened vigilance, improved intelligence sharing and stronger community participation in security efforts following a bandit attack on park rangers at Oloka Village, near the Old Oyo National Park. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, the Ashipa described the attack, […]
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