“Those who have done it were not supposed to have done it."

. Says neither ransom was paid nor prisoners swapped

The Presidency has confirmed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Ahoro-Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, confirming THISDAY…

*Oyo govt hails rescue as triumph of resilience, insists refusal to pay ransom key to tackling insecurity

Discover the full timeline of the Oyo abduction, from the initial attack to the rescue of all pupils and teachers after 56 days in captivity.

Bayo Onanuga announced the development on X on Friday.

Presidency confirms eight kidnappers arrested and others neutralised in the Oyo abduction rescue operation. No concessions made for the release of pupils a

Freed Oyo pupils and teachers express gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies after their rescue from abduction in Orire Local Government

The abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, have been freed, ending their 56 days in

The release followed operations iby personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser, State Security Service, the Nigerian military and other agencies

According to Onanuga, the victims were freed through a coordinated operation by security agencies, with no concessions made to the kidnappers.

“Those who have done it were not supposed to have done it."

According to him, eight of the kidnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services.

The rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with many welcoming the development while…

“I am profoundly happy that our security forces successfully rescued the abducted pupils and teachers from Orire, Ogbomoso in Oyo State..."

OYOSUBEB Chairman rejoices over the safe return of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers after 56 days, thanking all involved in their rescue.

Jubilation in Oyo as 39 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire LGA regain freedom after 56 days. Security agencies rescued them without ransom.

The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.

Oyo State government secures release of abducted pupils and teachers, refusing ransom payments. Commissioner highlights principled leadership in tackling b

Jubilation in Ogbomoso as over 40 abducted schoolchildren and teachers are rescued unharmed. Read more about the successful rescue operation.

Discover the inside story of the operation that freed abducted Oyo pupils and teachers after 56 days in captivity. President Tinubu vows justice for victim