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.

Families in Oyo State are in anguish as 46 students and staff remain in captivity a month after being kidnapped. Learn more about the Oyo students kidnappe

Boko Haram terrorists trapped in Oyo National Park are using IEDs and diversionary attacks to stall rescue efforts for abducted pupils and teachers. Get th