The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to aid the rescue of teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed the deployment in a statement on Sunday, noting that Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the intervention during a courtesy visit by senior Air Force officials.
Makinde explained that the surveillance platform was activated immediately after the abduction was reported, providing critical intelligence to security agencies coordinating the search-and-rescue mission.
He assured residents that all necessary resources were being mobilized to secure the victims’ release.
“The intelligence generated from the surveillance missions has continued to assist security agencies in tracking developments and coordinating efforts towards securing the safe release of the victims,” Makinde said.
The governor commended the swift response of the Air Force, highlighting that the surveillance aircraft was made available while Oyo State’s newly acquired
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