Troops rescue three kidnap victims after gun battle with terrorists in Plateau Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace have rescued three kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was launched at about 6:30 p.m.…

Residents rescue newborn baby found abandoned along farm path in Kwara community Residents have rescued a newborn baby boy abandoned along a farm road in Omupo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to Punch, the newborn, who still had his placenta attached, was found by a passersby, who alerted ot…

…he said. While appealing to government and security agencies for intervention for the rescue of the victims, he said the incident has been reported to the Police. At the time of the report the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, was yet to respond to a message sent to her whatsapp…

…through forests to evade security operatives. Alamu spoke on Monday after she and the rescued teachers and pupils were formally handed over to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The victims were abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026, and spent nearly two months in captivity befo…

Military hand over rescued teachers and pupils to Oyo State Government The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe, this afternoon led the rescued teachers and pupils to the Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde. T…

…Oyo State, on Monday, congratulated the schoolchildren and their teachers who were rescued unharmed in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing their release as a significant relief following months of anxiety and grief. LAUTECH, in a statement issued by the University’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, co…

…video of Nigerians filming a child accused of being a witch in a community. Lovén has rescued dozens of children branded as witches, tortured and abandoned by their families in Akwa Ibom State. The video making the rounds online shows a child in a visibly disturbing condition, appearing malnourished and neglected. Acco…

…has visited the scene, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the suspect and rescue the two children. Okoye urged anyone with credible information to report to the Owerri North Divisional Police Headquarters or call the Command's emergency line on 0803 477 3600. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 12:22 PM | Share th…

…over the phone. "We screamed, 'Help! Help!'" Nearby boats immediately rushed to the rescue. "But by then it was too late," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 12:25 PM | Share this Story

…by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, Akinsola said the corps members were rescued on June 30 after their vehicle developed a fault at a location reputed for kidnapping and other criminal activities. According to him, the stranded corps members contacted the police for help after finding themselves in a vuln…

…Felix Ademe Isaac, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer who died during an operation to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, says it is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Lt. Isaac was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading troops in the operation that secured the freedom of teachers and pupils ab…

…Adetona The appeal comes amid public sympathy for Oyedokun's family after the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, while the slain teacher's remains are yet to be recovered. PUNCH Online had reported that Oyedokun's family appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to recover his body to…

The Nigerian Army has identified the 28-year-old lieutenant killed during the operation that rescued abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.

Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may reunite with their families today (Monday) following their anticipated formal handover by the military to the Oyo State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday a…

…details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers pro…

…describing the operation as a significant achievement for national security. “The rescue of innocent children is not merely a security success. It restores hope and reaffirms the state’s commitment to protecting citizens’ lives,” he said. He praised security personnel for their sacrifices and urged greater investment i…

The Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State has reportedly rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting 10 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being taken to bandits as ransom. The development was disclosed in a post accompanied by a video shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday. “Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara h…

…baby to another woman who is currently at large. He added that some children were rescued during the operation while efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate. "The Anambra State Police Command on the evening of 11th of July 2026 has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained fight against…

…the Division immediately mobilized operatives and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations alongside intelligence gathering to secure the victim's safe rescue and apprehend the perpetrators. "On 10 July 2026, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideout and reported to the Police. "During debriefing, he pr…

Husband of abducted Oyo school principal holds thanksgiving in church following her rescue (photos) The husband of Mrs Rachael Alamu, the principal of Ahoro Esinle School in Oyo State, who was abducted alongside 43 students and pupils in Oriire local government area on May 15, went before God in thanksgiving today, Jul…

…the city. Residents were left in shock and mourning as community youths mounted frantic rescue efforts through the night, only to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims from the rubble. The victims were identified as four children of Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley Etim Edu and a man identified simply as Mr. Udo, believed to…

Nigerian soldier who d!ed during rescue of abducted Oyo students and teacher laid to rest The remains of Felix Ademe Isaac, a 28-year-old Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army, who was k!lled during the operation to rescue the teachers and pupils abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been laid to rest…

…Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies over the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […] The post Catholic bishop, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland hail safe return of Oriire victims appeared first on Tribune Online.

The rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity has sparked fresh pressure on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across the country. Families of…

…that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the coordinated rescue mission. He was laid to res…