The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, announced that significant progress has been made in the efforts to rescue 39 pupils and seven others who were abducted in Oyo. This update highlights the ongoing operations aimed at ensuring the safe return of the victims, according to Naija News.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) announced that rescue operations are actively underway to recover children abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, stating that significant progress is being made in the efforts.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, announced that the Nigerian Army has trained 14,000 of the 28,000 additional soldiers approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as part of the ongoing anti-terrorism efforts. He reported that troops have neutralised and arrested 1,877 terrorists and have deployed armed drones and locally made combat vehicles. Additionally, rescue efforts for abducted pupils in Oyo are reportedly making progress.

The Oyo State Police Command has refuted claims that abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Orire Local Government Area were transported to Kaduna State by helicopter, labeling the reports as false and lacking credible evidence. The police emphasized that a viral social media video promoting this allegation is misleading and could cause panic, while they continue their search for the missing individuals.

Troops from the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued six more kidnapped victims, including four adults and two infants, in Talakawa, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The information was confirmed by Acting Military Information Officer Mohammed Goni in a statement released on Saturday.

The Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North-east), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has reported the rescue of six additional students from Government Day Secondary School who were abducted. The troops have pledged to continue their efforts to rescue other students unharmed, according to ThisDay Live.