Get Guardian on GoogleNigerian Army through the troops of Operation IGBO DANU II under 2 Division, in partnership 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.
The army disclosed that on November 7, 2026, troops conducting operations within the park engaged suspected criminal elements, who fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
It disclosed that troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one empty magazine and one Dane gun, further degrading the operational capabilities of the fleeing elements.
According to the army a follow-up exploitation on November 8, 2026, led to the discovery of 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 reiterated that troops in collaboration with other security stakeholders, remained resolute in sustaining operations to dismantle criminal networks, deny them safe havens and restore security across the 2 Division Area of Responsibility.
It further expressed confidence that exploitation of the general area would help to track fleeing elements and prevent their regrouping in the area.
