school kidnapping

The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, has recounted the harrowing details of her 56-day captivity alongside 45 pupils and teachers after a terrorist attack on multiple schools in Oyo State. She described forced night treks, beatings of children, and the targeted killing of two male teachers.

The Nigerian Army has recounted operational difficulties in rescuing abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, citing dense forest terrain as a major obstacle. The successful rescue was welcomed by political leaders and security officials.