By Abigail David
A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, says sustained pressure from security agencies forced the abductors of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to release their captives.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Ngoshe commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for the rescue operation, urging Nigerians to recognise their efforts.
He said security operatives isolated the kidnappers’ hideout, restricted their movement and disrupted their supply lines, making it difficult for them to obtain food, weapons and intelligence.
According to Ngoshe, the coordinated operation left the abductors with limited options, eventually leading to the release of the victims.
“There was a congregation of security forces, and positions were taken after the location was isolated. They were denied access to food, weapons and their informants,” he said.
Ngoshe also disclosed that three security personnel were killed during the operation after encountering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while advancing on the kidnappers’ location.
He said the abductors released the pupils and teachers as security forces intensified operations around their hideout before troops continued with the operation.
The rescue followed the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, an incident that prompted a coordinated response by the military, police and other security agencies.
