June 21, 2026
By Adeola Badru
36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage.
Intelligence reports now suggest that the terrorists responsible for the abduction are effectively trapped within the sprawling Oyo National Park, where security forces have mounted a sustained operation aimed at rescuing the captives and dismantling the insurgent network behind the attack.
For families waiting anxiously for news of their children, however, every passing day feels like an eternity.
