Nigerian Army Establishes Military Training Site in Oyo
The Nigerian Army has officially taken control of the Old Oyo National Park to establish it as a military training site, as announced by Maj-General Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division Nigerian Army. This directive was issued by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shuaibu, following the successful rescue of victims from the Oriire kidnapping incident.
Maj-General Mahmuda emphasized that the park will now serve as a no-go area for kidnappers and criminal elements who have exploited the expansive forest for their activities. During a courtesy visit from the executives and members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council at the Division’s headquarters in Ibadan, he reiterated the military's commitment to enhancing security in the region.
Mr. Yinka Adeniran, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, praised the 2 Division for its security efforts and sought support for the chapel's upcoming press week.
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