Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists
Security agencies have revealed how sustained pressure operations weakened the terrorists who abducted students and teachers in Oyo State and forced them to release their captives. Authorities said the rescue followed weeks of coordinated efforts on land and in the air. The pupils and teachers were among those kidnapped during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area in May. According to official statements, troops, police and other security units mounted intense operations across suspected hideouts and blocked escape routes used by the terrorists. Security sources said several suspected terrorists and informants linked to the abductions were arrested during the manhunt. They explained that the arrests, combined with constant pressure on their camps, disrupted the kidnappers’ logistics and made it harder for them to move or hide.premiumtimesng+2 The Nigerian Army noted that intelligence‑led raids and surveillance flights helped identify locations […]
