By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 2 Division Garrison of Nigerian Army nipped in the bud moves for the secession of the South West region from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to reports: :At about 131030A Apr 24, 2 Div Garrison received reports that a group of secessionists had stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, demanding that the process of secession of the region commenced in earnest.
“Upon the receipt of the report, troops immediately mobilized to the scene and cordoned off the secretariat.
“The troops observed that the advocates of Yoruba Nation, clad in foreign camouflage and red berets, invaded the secretariat in buses and bikes.
“They immediately engaged the secessionists in a gun duel and overpowered them. The secessionists fled.
“Items recovered from the secessionists included 1 x pump action as well as ammunition were recovered.
“Troops are currently in the pursuit of the criminals.”