The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, says the military is continuing an operation to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. According to reports from multiple outlets, the abduction happened on 15 May, when victims were taken from three schools in Orire Local Government Area. The Army chief provides an update that troops are making progress toward securing the return of the abducted children and their teachers. Daily Post Nigeria reports the figure as 39 pupils and seven teachers, while other outlets describe the incident more generally as the abduction of Oyo pupils and teachers from the affected schools. Shaibu says he is confident the ongoing operation will result in the safe rescue of the victims and their eventual reunion with their families. The remarks were delivered in connection with activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, including an interactive session with media executives in Port Harcourt. The reports do not add confirmed details on the location of the victims or the status of negotiations, if any.