An aerial surveillance aircraft was reportedly seen operating over Iseyin, Oyo State, as security efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area intensified.
The surveillance operation forms part of ongoing coordinated efforts involving security agencies and the Nigerian Air Force to gather intelligence and strengthen search-and-rescue operations. Authorities say the aerial support is helping improve monitoring and track developments connected to the abduction case.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde previously disclosed that aerial surveillance platforms were deployed shortly after the incident was reported to assist security personnel in securing the safe return of the victims.
Residents have been urged to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and continue providing useful information that may support rescue operations.
The incident has continued to raise concerns over school safety and insecurity in affected communities across the state.Reported deployments of aerial surveillance support in the rescue effort have been referenced by multiple Nigerian news outlets.
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