The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed a reported threat by suspected bandits to attack Ikoyi-Ile in Oriire Local Government Area, prompting an increase in security measures across the community.
In a statement released on Saturday from Ibadan, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade revealed that a handwritten note, written in both Yoruba and English, was allegedly left in front of a residential building in the area.
This development follows a recent attack by a 12-man suspected bandit gang on Oloka community in Oriire LGA on January 7, during which five National Park Service officers were killed in their office around 11:30 pm.
Ayanlade explained that the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has directed the state Intelligence Department, working closely with tactical units, to conduct intensive debriefings of all individuals connected with the discovery of the note.
He added that armed patrols, stop-and-search operations, intelligence surveillance, and strategic area domination have been reinforced.
“Police personnel are currently on 24-hour high alert, with sustained ground presence to deny criminal elements any opportunity to operate or exploit the situation. The Area Command has also been directed to maintain constant supervision and continuous patrol coverage across the affected axis,” Ayanlade said.
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“The command has launched a thorough and intelligence-driven investigation into the origin, authenticity, and intent of the said note,” he added.
The PPRO assured residents that authorities are committed to uncovering the truth behind the threat and warned that anyone found responsible would face decisive legal action.
He further reassured the public that there is no need for panic, noting that comprehensive security measures have been fully activated to protect lives and property.
Ayanlade also urged citizens to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station, security post, or through established emergency channels, emphasizing that timely information is critical for preventive policing.