Seyi Makinde

Abducted pupils from Oyo State have been rescued and returned home, with emotional reunions reported at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The incident has triggered a public dispute between Governor Seyi Makinde and SGF George Akume over federal response protocols.

The Oyo State Assembly has endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations investigation into the May 15 abduction of schoolchildren and teachers, diverging from the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of the move.

A headmaster abducted in Oyo State has been freed after 56 days in captivity. Governor Seyi Makinde has called for UN and international rights bodies to investigate the incident and the killing of teachers during the school attack.

Governor Seyi Makinde confirms state government will oversee care and rehabilitation of teachers and students rescued after 56 days in captivity.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has requested a UN probe into the abduction of a school principal, teachers, and students, as the rescued principal recounts violence and claims kidnappers said the government no longer cared.

Forty-four schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued from Oriire community in Ogbomoso. The federal government is withholding their handover to state authorities for 48 hours pending medical evaluations.

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.

Following the rescue of 39 pupils and five teachers in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde visited the victims, while actor Femi Branch urged politicians not to exploit the incident for political gain, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu for not addressing the nation.

Governor Seyi Makinde confirms 48-hour observation period for rescued pupils and teachers from Oriire school, as full rehabilitation becomes the state's immediate focus following their 56-day captivity.

Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in bandits' custody, with security forces credited for the operation and Governor Seyi Makinde pledging rehabilitation support.

Military confirms casualties among security personnel during the rescue of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, while Governor Makinde emphasizes rehabilitation efforts and faces political backlash.

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.