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A List Of Security Operatives Team Behind Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers 56 Days After
A release by the Nigerian Army has revealed details of the coordinated security operation which culminated in the rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. They were in captivity for 56 days.
The intelligence-led operation, which concluded on July 10, 2026, involved multiple security and intelligence agencies working together to locate the victims and dismantle the kidnappers’ network.
The Army said the mission was coordinated by Maj. Geeral Chinedu Nnebeife who is the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan.
Major General Nnebeife assumed command of the division on August 19, 2025. He succeeded Major. General Obinna Onubogu. Nnebeife, during his inauguration, pledged to strengthen military operations, and prioritize troop welfare as well as operational effectiveness.
He, also, served as the Force Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMA Sector 3, one of the Nigerian Army’s internal security operations established to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
The Army disclosed that the agencies involved included:
*Nigerian Army
*Nigerian Navy
*Nigerian Air Force
*Nigerian Police
*Department of State Services (DSS)
*National Intelligence Agency.
*Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
*Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)

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