War Against Terrorists: Makinde Speaks on Missions Carried Out by Nigerian Air Force
- Governor Seyi Makinde has praised NAF's surveillance for crucial insights into ground troop challenges
- Dozens of abducted children and teachers remain in captivity following an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents
- Oyo state's N7.7 billion surveillance aircraft is presently at the Lagos Air Force Base and is expected to be moved to Ibadan soon
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering security matters and counter-insurgency in Nigeria and Africa.
Ibadan, Oyo state - Governor Seyi Makinde has said the surveillance missions recently carried out by officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Oyo state “have given us tremendous insights into what the ground troops are facing.”
Legit.ng reports that the dozens of children and teachers abducted on May 15, 2026, by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Oriire local government area (LGA) of the state are still in captivity.
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Makinde hails Oyo air surveillance
Makinde spoke after meeting with a delegation led by the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Abubakar Abdul Suleh, who represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, during a courtesy visit on Friday, June 5.
The Oyo governor also reiterated his comments on the N7.7 billion surveillance aircraft procured by his administration, stating that it is currently stationed at the NAF base in Lagos.
Governor Makinde stated in a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter:
“The visit (by NAF officials) gave us an opportunity to appreciate the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for their assistance, especially during the current security challenge in Oyo state.
“The surveillance missions carried out by officers of NAF have given us tremendous insights into what the ground troops are facing.
"As I said during one of my updates, the surveillance aircraft which our administration procured for Oyo state is currently at the Air Force Base in Lagos.
"We look forward to receiving the assembled aircraft very soon so that it can be used for the purpose for which it was procured.”
Makinde restricts Okada operations in Oyo
Meanwhile, Governor Makinde has signed Executive Order 002 of 2026.
The new order restricted commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations across Oyo state between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
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Governor Makinde announced the restriction during a statewide broadcast on Friday, June 5, monitored by Legit.ng.
The Oyo state governor also vowed that his administration would not relent until the abducted teachers and children from Oriire are safely reunited with their families.
Police deny Oyo abductors’ arrest
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Oyo State Police Command dismissed viral reports claiming that six suspects linked to the deadly Oyo school abduction were arrested in Ibadan, describing the story as false and misleading.
Two prominent media organisations shared the purported update on their platforms, alleging that some suspects were apprehended in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
But in an exclusive message to this reporter, Ayanlade Olayinka, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, said the report did not originate from the police and should be disregarded by the public.
Source: Legit.ng
