Nigerian Army Converts Old Oyo Park into Training Center
The Nigerian Army has assumed control of the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State, repurposing it as a military training center after the abduction and subsequent rescue of more than 40 schoolchildren and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. Maj-Gen Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division, announced this decision on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists at the division’s headquarters in Odogbo, Akinyele Local Government Area.
This action follows a directive from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Waidi Shuaibu, aimed at preventing criminal elements from using the park as a hideout. The takeover is intended to enhance security in the area and deter kidnappers from returning.
The abduction incident occurred on May 15, 2026, with the victims held for 56 days before their rescue on July 10, 2026. The Army's presence is expected to significantly reduce criminal activities in the expansive forest.
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