Oyo kidnapping

The National Youth Service Development Corps Director praised the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, citing inter-agency cooperation. Governor Seyi Makinde will brief the public next week, while the Presidency criticized Atiku Abubakar for his silence on the incident.

The Nigerian Army says the arrest of terrorists' informants led to the unconditional release of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo, with those rescued now receiving medical care.

Security forces rescued 44 pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State after a month-long intelligence operation, arresting eight kidnappers in the process.

Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued after 56 days, with officials confirming no ransom was paid. President Tinubu pledged justice for victims, including the family of a man killed during the attack.

Abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire in Oyo State have been rescued in a multi-agency security operation. Eight kidnappers were arrested, with some killed during the operation.