A family mourns Lt. Felix Adem Isaac, a 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer killed during a rescue operation in Oyo State on July 10, 2026. He was leading troops to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren when the incident occurred.


A family mourns Lt. Felix Adem Isaac, a 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer killed during a rescue operation in Oyo State on July 10, 2026. He was leading troops to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren when the incident occurred.

Lieutenant Felix Adem Isaac, a 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer, was buried with military honors on July 10, 2026, after being killed during a rescue operation in Oriire, Oyo State. He led troops to rescue 44 abducted schoolchildren and teachers.

A 28-year-old lieutenant, Isaac Buri, was killed during a rescue operation in Oyo State aimed at freeing a teacher and pupils abducted by gunmen. His father mourned the loss, describing him as the family's hope. The military has not officially briefed on the incident.