No Permanent Terrorist Operational Base Within South-West, Military Clarifies
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Nigerian military has dismissed reports and public speculation suggesting the existence of a permanent terrorist operational base within the South-West region, insisting that no entrenched terrorist structure currently exists in the area.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria stated that recent concerns followed the attack in Oyo State, but clarified that the incident does not indicate the presence of an established insurgent network in the region.
According to the military, the multiple abductions in schools within Oriire Local Government Area were isolated criminal acts and not evidence of a permanent terrorist camp. It explained that troops had earlier carried out comprehensive clearance operations in the Old Oyo National Park (OONP), significantly degrading the operational capacity of criminal elements operating within the corridor.
