The Nigerian military has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac, who was k!lled during the operation that led to the successful rescue of 44 abd¥cted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park.

According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer made the ultimate sacrifice while taking part in the coordinated rescue mission. In keeping with military tradition, he was buried on the same day.

The rescued pupils and teachers were abd¥cted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and regained their freedom on July 10, 2026, after spending 56 days in captivity.

While announcing the success of the rescue operation, the Nigerian Army acknowledged that the mission came at a heavy cost, with some security personnel losing their lives in the line of duty.

“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.