Inside the DSS Operation That Freed the Orire Kidnap Victims

Students of military operations understand that intelligence is the foundation of success. Yet the critical role of agencies like the DSS often goes unnoticed. In the Orire case, the military received praise for the hostage release. But the victims themselves revealed that no raid took place. Instead, kidnappers released them after their relatives were identified and detained. That breakthrough came from diligent intelligence work by the DSS and its partners. We should also commend the President, the Oyo State Governor, the Defence Minister, the NSA and the DSS leadership for resisting calls for a hasty rescue that could have endangered lives. Their patience—likened to carefully cooling hot pap—offers a model for future anti-kidnapping efforts.

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