Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the body of a suspected bandit during a security operation in Old Oyo National Park.
The discovery followed a military operation conducted on Saturday by troops serving under Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces.
According to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, the troops encountered suspected bandits while conducting operations in the forest.
The report said the armed suspects fled after sighting the advancing soldiers.
During the operation, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a Dane gun.
Troops Discover Suspected Bandit’s Body in Follow-Up Operation
The military continued its search of the area on Sunday, leading to the discovery of the corpse of a suspected bandit.
The operational report also disclosed that troops destroyed temporary structures believed to have served as hideouts for the suspected criminals.
The soldiers subsequently continued searching the surrounding area to identify possible threats and prevent the suspects from regrouping.
However, the report stated that troops recorded no further contact with suspected criminals during the follow-up operation.
Army Intensifies Security Operations in Old Oyo Park
The operation forms part of ongoing military efforts to prevent criminal groups from using forest locations as safe havens.
Through Operation IGBO DANU II, troops are working to restrict the movement of suspected bandits and strengthen security across their operational area.
The recovery of the weapons and destruction of suspected hideouts represent part of the ongoing effort to disrupt criminal activities within and around Old Oyo National Park.