FG Rejects Terror Group’s Ransom Demand, Launches Rescue in Oyo School Kidnap

Fresh details have emerged on why the federal government refused to negotiate with terrorists who held pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, for over 50 days. A former DSS operative says the abductors were linked to an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. Their key demand was the release of a detained leader. Officials argued that freeing such a figure would undermine national security and harm ties with international intelligence partners. Security agencies, including the DSS, Navy Special Operations, Air Force special unit and Defence Intelligence, then mounted a joint rescue mission. The operation secured the release of the victims and led to the arrest of eight suspects. The presidency commended the agencies and vowed justice for those responsible for the abduction and the killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun. The incident has renewed debate on Nigeria’s stance toward negotiating with terrorist networks.

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