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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- The Federal Government plans to reimburse Yobe State using a promissory note issued by the Debt Management Office, with Tinubu urging legislative approval.
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Oyo State
state of Nigeria
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Olufemi Oluyede
Nigeria Chief of Army Staff
Related events
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu's campaign operations are currently active within Oyo State.
- Nigeria launched the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, overseen by NSA Nuhu Ribadu, targeting security in states like Borno and Oyo.
- 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.
- The All Progressives Congress is actively seeking to reclaim power in Oyo State to secure Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory.
- Tinubu backed the Nigerian Army's shift to mobile operations, while the Defence Academy is involved in the military reform agenda.