Bandits Attack Operation Burst Security Base in Oyo

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, suspected armed bandits attacked the base of Operation Burst, a Joint Security Task Force, located along the Igbeti axis in Oorelope Local Government Area. The assailants set a patrol van and part of the facility ablaze.

An unnamed security operative confirmed the incident but provided limited details. A separate source reported that the attackers opened fire on security personnel with powerful weapons, attempting to completely overwhelm the post.

In response to the attack, the task force has expanded its search efforts in the area to locate and apprehend those responsible. This incident is part of a troubling trend of violent occurrences in southwestern Nigeria, where armed groups have been involved in kidnappings and other violent acts, raising concerns among residents about the region's security and stability.