The abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, have been freed, ending their 56 days in captivity following their abduction on May 15, 2026.
The victims were kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded the community, abducting 46 pupils, teachers, and the principal of a secondary school, triggering nationwide concern.
The crisis took a tragic turn days after the abduction when one of the kidnapped teachers, Michael Oyedokun, was beheaded by the abductors. Related News Politics or Prosecution? The questions surrounding El-Rufai’s continued detention Fubara finally presents Rivers N1.8trn 2026 budget as FAAC, others hike state revenue by 24% Court delays ruling on EFCC bid to forfeit 57 Malami-linked properties
“Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy wrote on a post on X Friday.
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