Several members of a private security outfit associated with Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, were reportedly injured following an alleged attack by suspected bandits during an operation in Oyo State.
The incident reportedly occurred inside the Old Oyo National Park, where members of the security team were said to be carrying out an operation.
Security operation reportedly targeted suspected criminal hideouts
According to sources familiar with the development, the operatives, identified as members of the Iru Ekun security outfit, had entered the forest to track suspected kidnappers and other armed groups believed to be operating within the area.
The team was also said to have used surveillance drones to monitor movements and identify locations allegedly linked to criminal activities before advancing into the forest.
