Chinese Experts Arrive in Nigeria, Begin Assembly of Oyo Surveillance Aircraft Amid School Attack by Bandits
Chinese technical experts have arrived in Nigeria and begun the assembly of surveillance aircraft procured by the Oyo State Government, as the state steps up security measures following the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
The aircraft, which are part of the state’s security enhancement strategy, are currently being assembled at the Nigerian Air Force hangar in Lagos.
Governor Makinde, while briefing journalists in Ibadan on the school attack, said the aircraft should become fully operational before the end of June.
Once completed, Makinde said the aircraft will be deployed for aerial surveillance of strategic areas, including border communities between Oyo and Kwara States, as well as Nigeria’s international boundary with the Republic of Benin.
The move, according to him is aimed at improving monitoring and response to security threats across vulnerable locations.
The development comes amid heightened security concerns following the abduction of 32 pupils and teachers during an attack on schools in Oriire, an incident that has triggered intensified rescue operations by security agencies.
Chinese Experts Arrive in Nigeria, Begin Assembly of Oyo Surveillance Aircraft Amid School Attack by Bandits
Byadmin
May 18, 2026