Oyo School Rescue: We treated abducted pupils as our own children - IRT, SIS operatives
Author: Kingsley OmonobiPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law

Operatives of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) said they treated the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo State as their own children during the rescue operation. The joint operation with the military and other security agencies claimed the life of Sergeant John Jerome Mbena, while several other police personnel were injured. Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu paid tribute to the slain officer and commended the team for their courage and professionalism.
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