Army Troops Raid Old Oyo Park, Recover AK-47, Dane Gun
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Dane gun and other weapons during an operation against suspected criminal elements in the Old Oyo National Park.
The operation, conducted under Operation IGBO DANU II, also led to the discovery of the corpse of a suspected criminal who fled during an encounter with the troops.
In a statement, the Nigerian Army said the troops, operating under the 2 Division in collaboration with hybrid forces, engaged the suspected criminals on November 7, 2026, during an operation within the park.
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The statement said the suspects fled on sighting the advancing troops, prompting a search that led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, an empty magazine and a Dane gun.
It added that during a follow-up operation on November 8, troops discovered the corpse of one of the fleeing suspects, confirming the neutralisation of one criminal element.
The Army said the troops also destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the suspected criminals, in a move to disrupt their activities and deny them safe havens within the forest.
It said exploitation of the general area was ongoing to track the fleeing elements and prevent them from regrouping.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining operations with other security agencies to dismantle criminal networks and restore security across the 2 Division Area of Responsibility.
By PRNigeria
