Full List: 12 Security Agencies Behind the Successful R£scue of Oyo Schoolchildren

Full List: 12 Security Agencies Behind the Successful Rescue of Oyo Schoolchildren

A coordinated security operation involving no fewer than 12 security agencies and local security outfits has led to the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted from schools in Oyo State.
The rescue mission, described as one of the most coordinated security responses in recent times, brought together federal and state security agencies, intelligence units, the military, as well as local vigilantes and hunters, all working under a unified command to secure the victims’ safe return.
The operation reportedly involved personnel from the Nigerian Army, including the 2 Division and Special Forces, alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which coordinated intelligence and operational strategies.
Other security agencies that played vital roles include the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The operation also benefited from the invaluable support of Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes, and hunters, whose knowledge of the local terrain proved crucial in tracking down the kidnappers and facilitating the rescue mission.
Full List of Security Agencies Involved
Nigerian Army (2 Division and Special Forces)
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)
National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Air Force
Nigeria Police Force
Department of State Services (DSS)
National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Local Vigilantes
Hunters
Amotekun Corps
The successful operation has been widely praised as a demonstration of the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in tackling insecurity and protecting lives. It also highlights the importance of intelligence sharing and joint operations between conventional security forces and community-based security outfits.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on the operation, including the condition of the rescued victims and ongoing efforts to apprehend those responsible for the abduction.