Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation IGBO DANU II have neutralised a suspected criminal and recovered an AK-47 rifle and other weapons during an operation at the Old Oyo National Park.
The operation, conducted by troops of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with hybrid forces, followed an encounter with suspected criminal elements inside the park.
According to an operational update, the troops engaged the suspected criminals on November 7, 2026, during an operation within the forested area.
The suspects reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops, prompting a search of the area, during which the soldiers recovered an AK-47 rifle, an empty magazine and a Dane gun.
During a follow-up operation on November 8, troops discovered the corpse of one of the fleeing suspects, confirming his neutralisation.
The troops also destroyed temporary structures believed to have been used as hideouts by the criminal elements as part of efforts to dismantle their operational bases and deny them safe havens within the park.
The Army said operations were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent them from regrouping.
It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining security operations across the 2 Division Area of Responsibility in collaboration with other security agencies and stakeholders.
The military also assured that efforts would continue to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in affected communities.
