Army Reveals What Finally Led to the Freedom of Abducted Oyo Pupils

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The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State were freed following a month-long intelligence-driven joint security operation that dismantled the abductors’ network.

The disclosure was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma.

According to the statement, troops of the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Major General C.R. Nnebeife, carried out the operation in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser through the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Defence Headquarters, Special Forces of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as well as local vigilantes, hunters and Amotekun operatives.

The Army stated that the operation, which lasted for more than one month, was aimed at identifying the masterminds behind the May 15, 2026 abduction, dismantling their logistics structure and tracing their informants and hideouts within the Old Oyo National Park and other locations.

It added that several suspects were arrested in Oyo State and other parts of the country, a move that disrupted the activities of the criminal group and intensified pressure on the kidnappers, eventually resulting in the unconditional release of the victims.

According to the statement, the mission was strategically planned and executed to ensure the safe rescue of the pupils and teachers while preventing collateral damage, although some security personnel lost their lives during the operation.

The Army further stated that the rescued victims are currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital before being handed over to the Oyo State Government for reunification with their families.

It also noted that follow-up operations are still underway to track down and arrest other members of the criminal network linked to the abduction.

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