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28-year-old army lieutenant killed in Oyo rescue operation laid to rest
A 28-year-old Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, Felix Ademe Isaac, who was killed during the operation to rescue the teachers and pupils abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo state, has been laid to rest.
The deceased was killed while leading troops to rescue the victims who regained freedom on July 10, 2026.
Military sources confirmed the death of an Army officer, Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, during the operation that rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park.
Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was laid to rest, with full military honours, at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawastate capital.
There are different reports on the death of the officer. While some said his convoy was hit by explosives set by terrorists at the National Park in Oyo, others said he ran into a landmine set by the Ansaru terrorists identified as the group behind the abduction.
Isaac was not the only one who died in the rescue operation that eventually yielded results, two days ago.
The Nigerian Army briefly made reference to this in a statement issued after the victims regained freedom.
“It suffices to note that the operations were carefully planned and executed to avoid collateral damages and to equally ensure that the innocent children and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces,” the statement read.
Security operatives from more than 10 agencies took part in the operation led by Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the Nigerian Army.
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