The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, Major-General CR Nnebeife, has visited the Chief of Ayekale Village, Oba Pius Oluwole over bandits attack.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.Colonel Polycarp Okoye, the Divisional Commander, while condoling with the people of the community, pledged a sustained commitment towards flushing out bandits from the area.
The statement reads “Following bandits attack close to Idofin in Ayekale village, Omu – Aran LGA of Kwara state, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA, Major General CR Nnebeife, on 9 October, 2025, visited the Chief of Ayekale village, Oba Pius Oluwole Oni Dofin of Idofin, Odoeshe Ayekale following bandits attack on traders at Olegbede village, about 12 km from Idofin Ayekale where 3 persons were unfortunately killed.
Oba Pius Oluwole attributed the attack on his community to its close proximity to Babasango Forest.
In response, Major General Nnebeife, condoled with the Royal Father and assured him that the NA will sustain operations to flush out bandits and other criminal elements from the entire forest.
Earlier during an operational visit to Patrol Base Babanla, the GOC and troops of the Patrol Base, advanced towards Babasango Forest, where they rescued 2 kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Oba Pius Oluwole during the GOC’s visit”.
