BREAKING: Police arrest 7 suspects over National Park attack in Oyo

By Adejayan Gbenga –

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the armed attack on the National Park at Oloka village on January 6, 2026, which claimed the lives of five forest guards.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the suspects include the alleged mastermind and leader of the attack.

According to the police, the suspects were apprehended at various hideouts across the country following a meticulous, intelligence-led investigation.

Three of the suspects have been identified as Mohammed Dangi, 52; Abubakar Abdullahi; and Sheu Usman. Four additional suspects — Toro Malami, 43; Usman Alhaji Ummaru; Laolo Muhammadu, 22; and Usman Alhaji Isah, 32 — were arrested following tips from the initial detainees.

DSP Ayanlade added that those in custody have been providing credible intelligence, aiding efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.

Meanwhile, the police have pledged to continue their investigation as they work to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the deadly attack.