By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II under 2 Division Nigerian Army, in collaboration with hybrid forces, have recorded another operational success within the Old Oyo National Park, following an encounter that resulted in the neutralisation of one suspected criminal and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and other weapons.
According to an official statement issued by the authorities, on 7 November 2026, troops conducting operations within the park engaged suspected criminal elements who fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
The troops subsequently recovered one AK-47 rifle, one empty magazine and one Dane gun, further degrading the operational capabilities of the fleeing elements.
During a follow-up exploitation on 8 November 2026, troops discovered the corpse of one of the fleeing suspects, confirming the neutralisation of one criminal element.
The troops also destroyed temporary shelters believed to have served as hideouts, further disrupting criminal activities and denying the perpetrators safe havens within the forested area.
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security stakeholders, remains resolute in sustaining operations to dismantle criminal networks, deny them safe havens and restore security across the 2 Division Area of Responsibility.
Exploitation of the general area is ongoing to track fleeing elements and prevent their regrouping.
