Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered an AK-47 rifle and destroyed suspected criminal hideouts during a security operation inside the Old Oyo National Park.
The operation forms part of ongoing military efforts to tackle criminal activities and deny armed groups safe havens within forested areas of the country.
According to reports, the soldiers carried out the operation after advancing into identified locations suspected to be used by criminal elements as operational bases.
During the exercise, the troops reportedly recovered an AK-47 rifle, while several structures believed to have served as hideouts were destroyed.
The operation is expected to disrupt the activities of criminals who exploit the vast forest terrain within the park to evade security agencies and launch attacks on surrounding communities.
Old Oyo National Park, which stretches across parts of Oyo and Kwara states, has attracted security attention because of concerns over the use of remote forest locations by criminal groups.
The military has continued to intensify operations across different parts of the country as security agencies work to dismantle criminal networks, recover illegal weapons and restore safety to vulnerable communities.
The latest operation underscores the importance of sustained security patrols and intelligence-driven activities in tackling insecurity across Nigeria.
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