For 56 agonising days, the people of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State measured time differently. The passing of each day was not marked by work, school or the ordinary rhythm of rural life, but by unanswered prayers and anxious anticipation. Parents woke every morning hoping for news of children who had disappeared into captivity.

"They (the kidnappers) carried the youngest three children. The secondary school girls carried some of the smaller pupils, while the others had to walk. We fell many times," she…

Emotional scenes as Oyo kidnap victims from Oriire LGA reunite with their families after 56 days in captivity. Watch the video of the heartfelt reunions.

Emotional reunion in Oyo as abducted pupils and teachers return home after 56 days. Parents express joy and gratitude for the safe return of their children

After 56 harrowing days, the 44 abductees in the Oriire community of Ogbomoso LGA are now out of the forest. These are schoolchildren and their teachers. Two of the teachers had…

The Oriire kidnap of children and teachers in Oyo State is on my mind. It was great that our security forces rescued the victims.

Despite rescued pupils, an Oyo teacher laments lingering fear due to lack of visible security. Learn how this impacts school attendance and staff morale.

Fear keeps schools in Oriire LGA shut despite more Oyo abduction victims being discharged. Parents demand enhanced security before children return.

For 56 agonising days, the people of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State measured time differently. The passing of each day was not marked by work, school or the ordinary…