Di Nigerian Air Force (NAF) don continue to give aerial surveillance support for di ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils wey dem abduct from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities for Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
For a statement by NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclose dis during a courtesy visit by di representative of di Chief of di Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and di Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, on 5 June 2026.
According to di statement, Makinde reveal say NAF promptly deploy an aerial surveillance platform immediately after di abduction was reported, wey provide critical intelligence to support search-and-rescue operations.
Di governor talk say intelligence wey dem generate from di surveillance missions don continue to assist security agencies for tracking developments and coordinating efforts towards securing di safe release of di victims.
NAF say Makinde appeal for patience and support from residents, assure dem say all necessary resources dey deploy to ensure di successful resolution of di situation.
“He commend di CAS and di NAF for dia swift response and sustained support, noting say di Air Force make di surveillance platform available while Oyo State’s newly acquired aerial assets still dey assemble at di NAF Base, Lagos.
“Makinde further explain say di state acquire di platforms following consultations with di NAF to ensure access to maintenance support, engineering expertise and pilot training.
“He express confidence say di assets go significantly enhance security operations across Oyo State and neighbouring states once fully operational,” di statement wey dem release on Sunday partly read.
Speaking on behalf of di CAS, Air Vice Marshal Suleh convey di solidarity of di NAF with di government and people of Oyo State and reaffirm di Service’s commitment to supporting ongoing efforts to secure di safe return of di abducted victims.
He also commend di government for its continued support towards NAF projects and infrastructure development within di state.
“Di NAF remain committed to working closely with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to safeguard lives and property while supporting efforts to address security challenges across di country,” e add.
A primary school wey dem kidnap on May 15 during a fatal attack by bandits. One of di teachers also get kill for captivity by di terrorists. Di incident spark protests by teachers nationwide and civil society groups for Ibadan, wey dey demand urgent action to rescue di victims.
Last week, di House of Representatives call on di federal Government and security agencies to bring di abducted students and teachers back alive.
Following di abduction, President Bola Tinubu approve di appointment of 1,000 forest guards and di deployment of a special rescue team following di abduction of teachers and students for di state.
