Ibadan, Oyo State – By Prime Brief Media
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of surveillance aircraft and special forces to Oyo State as part of the intensified effort to rescue the over 40 students and staff still in captivity following the attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
The deployment was confirmed by Defence Headquarters on Tuesday. The surveillance aircraft, equipped with advanced sensors and thermal imaging, will conduct round-the-clock aerial reconnaissance of the forested areas where the abductees are believed to be held. The special forces, drawn from elite units, will work alongside police tactical teams and local vigilantes.
"This is a whole-of-government response. We will use every asset at our disposal to bring our children home safely," a Defence Headquarters spokesman said.
The deployment comes after the DHQ identified the perpetrators as dislodged Boko Haram elements who had fled the North-East due to intense military pressure. The military's involvement marks a significant escalation, reflecting the gravity of the security challenge in the region.
Governor Seyi Makinde has welcomed the deployment and assured the families of the abductees that the government is doing everything possible to secure their release.
Prime Brief Media will continue to track security and rescue efforts across the state as this story develops.
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