A frontline Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the families of victims of the recent bandit attack at the Old National Park in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Ajadi in a statement on Friday commiserated with the Oyo State Government, families of those that were murdered during the attack as well as the entire people of Oyo State.
It could be recalled that gunmen on Tuesday night invaded the National Park Service office, leaving five people dead. The attack was carried out around 9:00pm.
In reaction to the attack, Ajadi condemned the killing of innocent residents and the destruction of properties by suspected bandits, describing the incident as unfortunate and heartbreaking.
He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his swift and proactive response to the tragic incident and assurance of strengthened security architecture in the region.
He however, warned that the attack is a reminder that there is need to rebuild the security architecture in the state, especially in the bother areas with other states.
According to him, “I sympathise with the victims of the recent attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. My heartfelt sympathy goes to the government of Oyo State, families of the victims and the entire people of the state.
“I also appreciate the swift response and proactive response of our dear Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. We should take the attack as a timely consciousness on the need to rebuild the security architecture in the state especially in the border areas.
“I pray that the state will continue to enjoy peaceful atmosphere and we will no more witness this kind of attack.”
