Nigerian Army Takes Control of National Park for Training

The Nigerian Army has taken control of a national park for training purposes, as announced by Major-General Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, during a meeting with the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Ibadan. This decision follows the successful rescue of victims from the Oriire kidnapping incident.

Major-General Mahmuda stated that the military's presence in the park would bolster security and facilitate effective operations within the extensive forest area. He called for enhanced cooperation between the media and military to combat misinformation and urged journalists to verify security-related information with the military prior to publication, warning that unverified reports could jeopardize security operations.

Yinka Adeniran, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, praised the 2 Division for its security efforts, particularly in the Oriire kidnapping case, and requested the Army's support for the Chapel's upcoming Press Week, which includes training and medical outreach for journalists.