Hoodlums Attack Oyo Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Mogbanjubola Olawale Jagaban
In a shocking incident, the Oyo State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Mogbanjubola Olawale Jagaban, was attacked by hoodlums while carrying out a clearing operation at Mobil, Ring Road in the early hours of today.
According to eyewitnesses, the commissioner was leading a team of officials from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to clear the area of encroachers and debris when they were ambushed by a group of hoodlums.
“The commissioner and his team were doing their job, trying to clear up the area, when suddenly, a group of hoodlums appeared and started attacking them,” said a witness who preferred to remain anonymous. “They used sticks,and other objects to pelt the team.”
The attack left the vehicles and several members of his team injured, with some of them requiring hospital treatment.
“This is an unfortunate incident that highlights the challenges we face in trying to maintain order and cleanliness in our environment,” said a spokesperson for the Oyo State Government. “We will not be deterred by this attack and will continue to work towards creating a better environment for all citizens.”
The police have been called in to investigate the incident and arrest those responsible.
This incident is not an isolated one, as there have been reports of similar attacks on government officials and personnel engaged in environmental cleanup operations in the state.
The Oyo State Government has condemned the attack and assured citizens that it will continue to work towards creating a safe and clean environment for all.
