The Oyo State Police Command has intensified security in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, following credible intelligence of a planned attack by suspected bandits.
The command said the move followed the discovery of a handwritten threat letter allegedly dropped in front of a residential building in the community.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the note was written in both Yoruba and English languages and purportedly authored by suspected bandits.
According to the police, the letter threatened an attack on Ikoyi-Ile on January 20, 2026, warning residents to “prepare” for violence, terror, tears and pain.
Ayanlade said upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, immediately activated the command’s intelligence, tactical and operational response architecture.
He explained that the state Intelligence Department, working closely with tactical units, had been directed to commence intensive debriefing of all persons connected with the discovery of the note, while operational assets were deployed and repositioned within Ikoyi-Ile and surrounding communities.
“As part of deliberate and visible security actions, armed patrols, stop-and-search operations, intelligence surveillance and strategic area domination have been significantly reinforced,” Ayanlade said.
He added that police personnel were currently on 24-hour high alert, with sustained ground presence to deny criminal elements any opportunity to exploit the situation. The Area Command has also been directed to maintain constant supervision and continuous patrol coverage across the affected axis.
The police spokesperson said the command had launched a thorough, intelligence-driven investigation into the origin, authenticity and intent of the threat letter.
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He further disclosed that earlier in the week, about 12 suspected bandits reportedly invaded Oloka community in Oriire Local Government Area at about 11:30 p.m. and killed five officers of the National Park Service at their office.
Ayanlade assured residents that no effort would be spared in uncovering the truth behind the threat and ensuring that any individuals or groups found responsible were dealt with in accordance with the law.
He urged members of the public not to panic, assuring them that robust security measures had been activated to safeguard lives and property across the area.
The police also called on residents to promptly report any suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station, security post or through established emergency channels.
“Members of the public are encouraged to go about their lawful daily activities without fear, while remaining security-conscious,” he said.