…The rescued pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State before security operatives secured their freedom on July 10, 2026, after spending 56 days in captivity. While announcing the successful operation, the Nigerian Army disclosed that some security personnel lost their lives during t…

Six-month old baby rescued from a burning building in Oyo The Oyo State Fire Service rescued a six-month-old baby from a burning building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night, July 11. According to reports, a gas leak resulted in the fire outbreak that engulfed the ground floor of the…

…spared no effort in making sure that the kidnapped school children and their teachers in Oyo State regained freedom. Igboho said the government under Tinubu is determined to deal with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The students and staff from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, LA Primary School, Baptist N…

… lauds Tinubu,security operatives on release of kidnapped pupils, teachers in Oriire LGA Oyo state Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland has urged government to secure communities sharing border with the National Park. The monarch while reacting to the release of the pupils and teachers kidnapped in Y…

…criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the successful operation that secured the freedom of the victims, describing their unconditional release as encou…

…killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to help recover his body. In a heartfelt statement, the family expressed gratitude for the safe return of the other abducted children and teachers, saying every r…

…political conflicts. Reacting to the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity, the actor lamented that many Nigerian children are already burdened by hardship and a struggling education system, stressing that they should never become victims of political interests. “I just…

…assures troops of continued support Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has provided food items and other essential supplies to military personnel stationed at the newly established military base in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve their welfare and appreciate…

By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, expressed delight over the rescue of the Oriire school pupils and teachers just as he promised to honour the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the process. Read Also: Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospit…

…of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 56 days in the kidnappers' captivity. The post Kwara: PDP laments 159 days of 179 Woro kidnap victims appeare…

…security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s security forces have the capacity to defeat criminal groups when provided with sustained political support and strategic directi…

By Adeola Badru A government source has explained that the delay in granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures. The source, w…

…Corps. The victims had been kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, prompting what security authorities described as an extensive intelligence-driven operation designed not only to secure their freedom but to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the abduction. A…

…unconditionally - Army The Nigerian Army says the 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo state on May 15 were released unconditionally by the terrorists on Friday, July 10. In a statement released, the Army said the rescue operation was led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, *Major Gen…

…Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF). The post Makinde is bequeathing enduring legacies to Oyo State — Aduwo appeared first on Tribune Online.

…of 39 schoolchildren kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo state, and seven of their teachers after 56 days of starvation and emotional trauma in terrorists’ den. Read Also: Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed — Presidency They were rescued yesterday, during a joint ope…

…The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji…

…Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a statement, described the operation as a demonstration of Pres…

…for the successful rescue of teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State who were recently abducted by suspected kidnappers.Contents…commends Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils The monarch described the activities of kidnappers and bandits as unacceptable, partic…

…an intelligence-driven investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect in Ibadan, Oyo State. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly sourced his victims' telephone numbers through Facebook, after which he repeatedly contacted them with threats designed to instill fear and coerce them into mak…

…students and teachers (video) Palpable joy enveloped Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State today, July 10, following the rescue of 39 kidnapped abducted pupils and teachers. A video shared online showed residents celebrating the military as they drove in a convoy with the rescued victims. The victims, made up of 39…

…Party (PDP) has welcomed the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, describing their safe return after 56 days in captivity as a relief while urging the Federal Government to strengthen measures to prevent similar incidents. The opposition party made its position known in a statement issued on…

GistReel Schoolchildren and teachers rescued after being abducted in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and co…

…on the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, eight of the k!dnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services, while some others wer…

…teachers abducted by terrorists from three schools in Oriire local government area in Oyo state on May 15 have regained their freedom. Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on X some minutes ago. He shared photos of the rescued victim and wrote; ''Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire,…