The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, has revealed that Nigerian Army troops are making substantial headway in ongoing operations to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Oyo State.
The victims were kidnapped on May 15 from three schools in the Orire Local Government Area. Speaking during an interactive session with media executives in Port Harcourt on Saturday as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, the Army Chief expressed optimism about the operation.
“Operations are currently ongoing to rescue those children abducted in Oyo State, and we are making tremendous progress,” Lt. Gen. Shaibu stated.
He added that he is confident the efforts will result in the safe return of the victims to their families.
The Army Chief used the occasion to provide a broader update on the Nigerian Army’s nationwide security efforts.
He highlighted successes in various regions, including the neutralisation of over 1,872 insurgents in the North East under Operation Hadin Kai, as well as the elimination of a high-profile Islamic State commander in collaboration with U.S. partners.
In the North West, Operation Fansan Yamma continues to target bandit groups, while operations in the North Central, South East, and South South have contributed to improved stability and economic gains, such as higher oil output.
Shaibu described the South West as generally peaceful, aside from the Oyo abduction incident.
To bolster its capabilities, the Army is expanding recruitment and training. President Bola Tinubu has approved a new depot in Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, as part of plans to recruit and train 28,000 personnel across three depots.
The force is also acquiring modern equipment, including armoured vehicles and drones, while updating its training curriculum to emphasize counter-insurgency and marksmanship.
Lt. Gen. Shaibu reaffirmed the Army’s dedication to addressing evolving security threats and ensuring the safety of Nigerian citizens.
As rescue efforts in Oyo continue, families and the public await positive developments in the safe recovery of the abducted pupils and teachers.
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