Army Chief Maj Gen Auwalu Mahmuda Visits Oyo Troops

On Wednesday, Maj Gen Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, visited troops stationed around Old Oyo National Park. During his visit at the Forward Operating Base in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area of Oyo State, he urged the troops to sustain their operational tempo against criminal elements, including bandits and terrorists.

Mahmuda emphasized the need for the troops to effectively dominate the area and deny criminals freedom of action. He noted that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen W. Shaibu, was pleased with the troops' resilience and encouraged them to intensify their efforts.

The GOC expressed gratitude to other security agencies and local vigilantes for their collaboration, which he described as demonstrating effective operational synergy among security stakeholders. Upon his arrival, he was received by Brig Gen Emmanuel Azenda, the Commander of the 2 Division Garrison, and Brig Gen Austin Obochi, the Commander of the newly established 8 Brigade in Oyo.

He was briefed by Col Godwin Akuve, the Commanding Officer of the 242 Reconnaissance Battalion, and Maj Osaigbovo Ero, the Operations Officer at FOB Igbeti.