On Monday, chaos erupted in the tranquil town of Sepeteri, situated in the Saki East Local Government Area of Oke Ogun in Oyo State.
The disturbance unfolded when a group of bandits attacked local vigilantes responsible for safeguarding the Old Oyo National Park, resulting in the tragic death of one individual and the abduction of two others.
In response to the assailants, residents and vigilant locals in Sepeteri fought back, successfully repelling the bandits with gunfire. This courageous resistance led to the liberation of one of the abducted individuals, while ongoing efforts are underway to secure the release of the remaining captive.
Despite the unsettling events, the police authorities in the town assured the public that they are diligently conducting investigations and actively pursuing the criminal gang responsible for the violent incident.
A source said: “The story is real. One person was killed, two people were abducted but one was rescued by the local vigilantes after exchanging gun battles with the bandits.
“As things stand, efforts are still being made by the local security to rescue the second person.
Another source said: “The bandits emerged from the forest and attacked the people having a ceremony. They killed one person and abducted two persons.
“The local vigilantes in the community however repelled the bandits and swung into action by combing the forest while engaging them in gun duel.
“Even some of the vigilantes sustained injuries and have been taken to hospital in Igboho for medical attention”.
Reacting, Governor Seyi Makinde spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Pastor Sulaimon Olanrewajun, assuring that all hands are on deck to flush out invaders and bandits from the state.
He said, “All security agencies in the state are already aware and they are always up to task.
“They know what to do. His Excellency intends to keep to his promise of protecting lives and property in the state”, he said.
