…to duty. “We just finished prayers for the officer we lost in the Oyo State school abduction incident. You will recall that I called all of you here a few weeks ago and informed you that you would be joining other sister agencies on a very serious national assignment. “I’m happy you went and made us proud. I received r…

Oyo teacher slams Nigerians who claim their abduction was staged One of the recently rescued teachers from the Oriire school abduction, Mr. Zacchaeus Olatunde, has strongly condemned Nigerians spreading social media conspiracy theories that their 56-day captivity was staged. Olatunde was among the 44 teachers and pupil…

…children. “We just finished prayer for the officer we lost in the Oyo State school abduction incident. You remember I called all of you here some few weeks back where I advised you and told you you’ll be joining other sister agency in a very serious national assignment. “I’m happy you guys went and you did us proud. I…

…The wife of John Olaleye, one of the two teachers k!lled by terrorists after the abduction of pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains for a dignified burial. The deceased's wife and his elder…

…to him, this detail has been misread by social media critics as evidence that the abduction was staged. “The abductors are the ones that wash the clothes for us a few times while we were in captivity, when they notice that we are already smelling. Don’t they (critics) see how rough and dirty we the teachers were? Didn’…

…bodies like the United Nations (UN) should participate in probing the 56-day abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. In receiving the freed victims, he called “on the appropriate international human rights and accountability mechanisms, including those within the United Nations system, to closely examine…

…In a related development, PUNCH Metro reported on Tuesday that the Command confirmed the abduction of a corpse by suspected bandits. Our correspondent gathered that the corpse was that of a Federal Road Safety Corps official, Augustine Ikwue, who died in Lokoja and was being conveyed to Otukpo, Benue State, for burial.…

…all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in Nigeria’s beleaguered history. The mass abduction, which took place on May 15, when terrorists raided three schools in the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire local government, whisking away 39 pupils and six teachers, ended on July 10, when they were rescued…

…the pupils recently rescued after spending nearly two months in captivity following the abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has narrated the child’s traumatic experience, alleging that the terrorists beat him whenever he asked about his family and fed the captives garri without sugar. The revelation…

…to achieve." The retired DSS officer said the circumstances surrounding the Oriire abduction were different from those in conflict-prone areas such as Borno. "Every case, every security operation, has its own dynamics. What happened in Oriire might not be the same as what is happening in Borno," he said. He also attrib…

…Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity. The warning followed the consideration of a…

Senate asks Makinde to withdraw call for UN probe of Ogbomoso school abduction The Nigerian Senate has blasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday, Ju…

…below: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-cbn-nnpcl-over-unremitted-operating-surplus/ Oyo abduction: Presidency slams Makinde over demand for UN probe The Presidency criticised Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for calling for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers, describing it as politically m…

Bayo Onanuga knocks Gov. Makinde for seeking UN probe into Oyo abduction The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following his call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers. While delive…

…Makinde has embarrassed himself - Joe Igbokwe reacts to Seyi Makinde's statement on Oyo abductions Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the latter's recent remarks. Seyi Makinde on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations to launch an…

…pleads with FG The family of Michael Oyedokun, one of the two teachers k!lled during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct security agencies to recover his remains for a befitting burial. The family made the appeal in an open l…

…operatives intensified efforts immediately after receiving information abduct the abduction. Olayinka said the sustained operation forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim. "The Oyo State Police Command wishes to update members of the public on the earlier press release issued on 13 July 2026 regarding the abduction…

Investigate Oyo school abduction, rescue operation - Gov Makinde tells UN Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that Nigerians d…

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…Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde, while formally assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the 45 teachers and pupils r…

…assailants on the same day. DAILY POST reports that the killing of the student and the abduction of the woman was disclosed in Esan Political Assembly facebook page. In the Idoa kidnapping incident, the gunmen abducted the secretary to the palace of the community alongside three children. DAILY POST gathered that the v…

…how the victims were initially transported deeper into the forest shortly after the abduction. “My car was used to convey us to a point where we met the primary school pupils and their teacher. “From there, we walked for about one hour before they brought motorcycles. About 10 motorcycles were used to move us for more…

…security forces, for their roles in securing the victims’ release. Balogun said the abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, left an indelible mark on Oyo State, while the successful rescue of the victims on Friday, July 10, 2026, had gone a long way in assuaging the pain caused by the incident and its attend…

…on a landmine allegedly planted by Ansaru fighters identified as the group behind the abduction. Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was buried with full military honours at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawa State, on July 10. According to Daily Trust’s Monday report, during a visit to the family’s res…

…to immortalise the late Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, by naming a secondary school after him. Adetona made the appeal in a Sunday statement following renewed calls by the late Mathematics teacher family for the recovery of his b…