The dramatic rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity was the result of a month-long intelligence-driven operation led by the Nigerian Army and supported by multiple security agencies.
Residents of Ogbomoso and surrounding communities celebrated as news of the victims’ release spread, with travellers and locals breaking into spontaneous jubilation.
The operation was coordinated by Maj. Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army.
He supervised the intelligence-led mission that dismantled the kidnappers’ network around Old Oyo National Park, cutting off their logistics routes and camps.
Key Highlights of the Rescue
Maj. Gen. Nnebeife: Assumed command of 2 Division in August 2025 and has since led several successful operations, including rescues in Kwara State.
Multi-agency collaboration: The mission involved personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, NIA, NSCDC, Amotekun Corps, local hunters and vigilantes.
Elite units: Special Boat Service, Defence HQ Special Operations Forces, Army SOF snipers, Police IRT, and DSS tactical teams played critical roles.
Casualties: The Army confirmed losses among security personnel but withheld details, stressing the operation was carefully planned to avoid harm to the victims.
Victims’ care: The freed pupils and teachers were taken to hospital for treatment before being handed over to the Oyo State Government for reunification with their families.
The Presidency confirmed that eight suspected kidnappers were arrested and several neutralised during the operation. Importantly, the rescue was achieved without ransom payments or concessions, despite demands for the release of a detained Boko Haram suspect.
President Bola Tinubu commended the security agencies, noting that the children and teachers were freed unharmed and without ransom.
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