The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports that some people were killed during a gun duel between some suspected bandits and vigilante members inside Old Oyo National Park in Saki East Local Government of the State
State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement.
The Command noted that though three members of vigilante group were injured during the incident, adding that efforts were in top gear to apprehend the culprits.
Three persons were said to have critically injured in a gun duel between armed bandits and local vigilante at Sepeteri in Saki East local government area.
The incident, which occurred inside the Old Oyo National Park on Monday, caused a pandemonium and created a panic in the entire neighbourhood.
Reports revealed that several shots were fired during the clash that lasted for several hours before the intervention of the security operatives.
It was gathered that residents mobilised against the bandits.
In the statement Osifeso said, “Preliminary investigations revealed that some local vigilante groups around the aforementioned location, while in pursuit of alleged abductors engaged the latter in a gun duel which led to the injury of three vigilante members who were part of the team.”
“Consequent on the above, it is important to note that no live was lost and the injured are presently responding to the medical intervention availed to them at the hospital.
“Furthermore, there has been an increase in the level of deployment of Police operational and tactical assets with other relevant security services in a bid to forestall any untoward occurrence(s) within the area and its environs.”
“While urging all law abiding residents to go about their lawful business(es) without any fear or hindrance as the Police and other security agencies remain firmly on top of the situation, members of public are encouraged to provide credible and timely information to the Police and other law enforcement agencies at all times to help nip crime in the bud.”
