Bola Tinubu authorized the deployment of forest guards and special forces to Oyo State, specifically targeting issues in Atisbo LGA.
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Updated Jun 24
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What happened
Bola Tinubu authorized the deployment of forest guards and special forces to Oyo State, specifically targeting issues in Atisbo LGA.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The state government imposed a 16-hour curfew in Atisbo on June 23, 2026.Sub-event
Deployment of security forces to Oyo State (Atisbo LGA) under Tinubu's authorization.1 source
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Security challenges in Oyo State expose governance gaps in the region.Also in this story
- Oyo State government approved an extension to the existing curfew.
- Christian Association of Nigeria directs security measures across Oyo State.
- A state government memo was issued from Ibadan regarding matters concerning Oyo State.
- Insecurity concerns originating in Plateau State have led to protests in Oyo State.
The entities involved
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Oyo State
state of Nigeria
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Olufemi Oluyede
Nigeria Chief of Army Staff
Related events
- Nigeria launched the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, overseen by NSA Nuhu Ribadu, targeting security in states like Borno and Oyo.
- The Governor of Benue State has approached President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking his approval for a military deployment in the state.
- Security concerns are reported in Oyo State, leading the Christian Association of Nigeria to comment on the government's capacity to address insecurity.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.
- US military partnership established with the Tinubu administration in Nigeria.