Boko Haram Hostages Held in Oyo Forest for 36 Days as IEDs Stall Rescue

Security sources report that Boko Haram fighters who kidnapped 42 pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, have been trapped in Oyo National Park for over a month. The terrorists have planted improvised explosive devices and shifted hideouts to slow down rescue teams. They’re also staging attacks elsewhere to divert security forces and are using the hostages as human shields. At least three soldiers have died in clashes. The group demands the release of two commanders in exchange for the captives, but the government insists it will not negotiate and remains committed to freeing the victims. A retired general calls for focused military action and real-time aerial surveillance to overcome the militants’ tactics and secure a safe rescue.

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