Available accounts of the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers from Ansaru terrorists point to an operation that achieved more than the safe return of innocent victims. If those accounts are accurate, the operation offers valuable lessons for Nigeria’s counterterrorism campaign at a time when the country continues to confront multiple security threats across different theatres. More importantly, it shows that success in counterterrorism efforts is rarely accidental. It is usually the product of political direction, timely intelligence and sustained inter-agency cooperation.
Beyond the rescue: Lessons from the Oyo operation, By Samuel Aruwan
