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US Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia has called on Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christians from attacks and support the safe return of displaced persons.

More than 200 people have died in violence over the past five months in communities around the Barkin Ladi axis of Plateau State, as local youths support intensified anti-terror operations by the Department of State Services.

The Nigerian Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation to support the families of five individuals who died during the abduction and rescue of schoolchildren in Oyo State's Oriire Local Government Area.

The Kano Civil Society Alliance for Peaceful Politics has urged authorities to suspend large political gatherings amid rising security concerns linked to political violence.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued seven travelers, including a policeman, abducted by suspected kidnappers on the Riyom highway in Plateau State.

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, while honoring security operatives killed in recent operations.

A 28-year-old Army lieutenant died during a rescue operation that freed 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. He was buried with full military honours.

The rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State has been widely praised by officials, with the group TMSG citing improved inter-agency coordination as key to the operation's success.

An opposition lawmaker and APC leaders have praised President Tinubu and security forces for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Oyo State, while journalists were denied access to the survivors.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams have praised the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire, attributing the success to coordinated security efforts and federal leadership.

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.

Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians following the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo, saying the president's silence amid ongoing abductions sends the wrong signal.

Schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued in a security operation, with families awaiting their return and political figures including Peter Obi and IPOB lawyer Aloy Ejimakor commenting on the development.

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, praising security agencies for the successful rescue operation.

The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. Eight kidnappers were arrested and others neutralized during the operation.