Army Begins Night Patrols, Stop-And-Search Operations In Oyo

The Nigerian Army has commenced strategic day and night patrols and stop-and-search operations across Oyo town and surrounding communities to curb criminal activities and strengthen security.

Residents of Oyo, Atiba, Afijio, Oyo East and Oyo West local government areas were informed of the operations following the commencement of activities at the newly established Headquarters of 7 Brigade and Garrison in Oyo.
The deployment followed approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, as well as an inspection by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, on October 1, 2026.
Troops have been deployed from thei...