Army recovers AK-47, discovers suspected bandit's corpse in Old Oyo Park

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered an AK-47 rifle and found the body of a suspected bandit during a security operation in the Old Oyo National Park.

The operation was carried out by troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, who engaged suspected bandits on Saturday.

The body and recovered weapons were discovered during a follow-up operation on Sunday, November 8.

According to an operational report made available on Sunday, the suspected criminals fled after noticing the advancing troops.

Following their escape, the soldiers recovered an AK-47 rifle bearing registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a Dane gun.

The report disclosed that a subsequent search of the area on Sunday led to the discovery of the corpse of a suspected bandit.

It added that the troops also demolished temporary structures believed to have served as hideouts for the criminal group.

The report noted that the military personnel continued combing the area but recorded no further encounter with the suspected bandits.

It said the operation was part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to prevent criminal groups from using the area as a sanctuary and improve security across the operational zone.