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Counter-terrorism expert Dr. Seyi Adebayo has revealed further details of the intelligence strategy he said was employed by the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies during the operation that led to the rescue of the Oriire pupils, teachers, and principal who were abducted by bandits in Oyo State.

Speaking during an interview on TVC News, on Friday, 10 July, 2026, while reacting to the successful rescue, Adebayo said security operatives expanded their operations across several northern states, identifying and arresting individuals linked to the kidnappers. According to him, the strategy was designed to exert pressure on the criminal group and compel them to reconsider harming the abducted victims.

Adebayo said, "All the way to Adamawa State they began to arrest family members, associates of these people. What they did was that they did video and send the video back to them and said 'we've seen the one you killed, if you kill anyone, we will also kill your own family member.'"

He said the approach demonstrated how intelligence gathering and coordinated operations can be used to influence the actions of criminal groups during hostage situations. According to Adebayo, the security agencies focused on dismantling the kidnappers' support network while increasing pressure on those directly involved in the abduction.

The rescue of the Oriire pupils, teachers, and principal brought relief to their families and the Oyo State community after days of uncertainty over their safety. The operation, which involved the DSS and other security agencies, has been widely viewed as an example of inter-agency collaboration in addressing kidnapping and other security challenges.

This one just watched Jack Bauer for the first time

Then how did they sustain casualty.

This is so intelligent of them.

LordIsaac:
This one just watched Jack Bauer for the first time

You read my mind

RepoMan007:
Then how did they sustain casualty.

Question for the next century

If they continue like this...the kidnappers go tire.

So bandits dey fear ??

The government TERRORISED THE TERRORISTS

"Were lafin wo were"...

LordIsaac:
This one just watched Jack Bauer for the first time

Lol, yes na....

Best way to counter terrorism is to go for what terrorists loved the most... Family is number one... God bless Nigeria Army...

Releasing detaibed trrrorist claiming they have been deradicalised is the biggest wickedness committed by the government.
How can u treat blood blood sucking murderous vernims with kid gloves?

Why do our security agencies always release the secret of their operations to the public? Why do they always quickly display to the public any criminal caught instead of using that criminal to catch more criminals? Must everything be released to the social media?. This is becoming too shameful and unwise😡

So government knew their identity before hand? You have to identify someone before reaching across to his people.

They don't want any harm to happen to their loved ones, but they don't think twice before unaliving their victims.
I like this strategy,God bless the person that came up with this strategy.

Alphanancy:
So government knew their identity before hand? You have to identify someone before reaching across to his people.

Before hand or after hand?

Wealthyonos:
This is so intelligent of them.

you believed these criminals in power?
Kids who are kidnapped supposedly on school uniforms were rescued with casual clothes.
I fear you if you don't fear these criminals in government.

Chow... chow....chow....Must you announce your strategy to the whole world? These security agents are just plain dumb! Next time, the bandits will go and hide their family members in Chad and other neighbouring countries. So what will they now use to threaten them?

engrchykae:
you believed these criminals in power?
Kids who are kidnapped supposedly on school uniforms were rescued with casual clothes.
I fear you if you don't fear these criminals in government.

I also observed that the kids looked too cheerful for people who have supposedly been in the den of kidnappers for a long time.

Well Na the gullible masses I blame.

them say they abandoned the captives, they say shootout dey and terrorists killed, some arrested, pic we no see. they released videos and pics of security all on black, and yellow boots and then released pic of soldier shot dead, bit wearing the green uniform. they say they released recorded video and sent to them, yet they couldn't pinpoint their location. na which one come be true?

Alphanancy:
So government knew their identity before hand? You have to identify someone before reaching across to his people.

Ode....wey sense is far from....