school abduction

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.

Dozens of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been released following a two-month captivity, the state government confirms.

Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, though one teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was killed by bandits during the ordeal.

Nearly 50 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued after 56 days, with security forces arresting eight kidnappers and neutralising several others. No ransom was paid.

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.