The Nigerian military rescued 46 children who had been abducted by Islamist militants, Nigeria's government said on Friday.
The abductions occurred some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in southwestern Oyo state.
A Nigerian government spokesperson said that several militants were killed and eight were arrested in the operation to rescue the students.
Oyo state officials say that one teacher was killed in captivity, Reuters news agency reported.
Militant groups and gangs in Nigeria have stepped up abductions for ransom in recent years, commonly targeting schools.
