Nigerian Army Transforms Oyo National Park for Training
On October 8, 2026, Maj-General Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division Nigerian Army, announced that the military has taken over the old Oyo National Park as a training ground. This decision was made under the directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shuaibu, following the rescue of victims from the Oriire kidnapping.
Mahmuda stated that this action aims to prevent the park from being used as a hideout by kidnappers and criminal elements. He urged journalists to verify information with the military before publication to avoid the spread of misinformation, which can cause significant harm.
Mahmuda also expressed the Nigerian Army's view of journalists as essential partners in national development and promised military support for the Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel in areas such as training and medical outreach.
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