Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom after security pressure on kidnappers The abducted headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Matthew Owoade, has regained his freedom. LIB reported that Owoade, also a farmer, was abducted along the Igbojaye""Budo Aare bush on…

…leadership of the nation’s security agencies for their roles in securing the victims’ freedom. “On behalf of the government and people of Oyo State, I sincerely thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his support and the leadership of all the security agencies for working together to secure the safe…

…gunmen on May 15, 2026, and spent nearly two months in captivity before regaining their freedom in a rescue operation by security agencies. Describing life in captivity, the principal said the victims spent most of the 56 days in the open forest, exposed to harsh weather conditions while trying to keep the children ali…

…were victims, we, as a university, are profoundly grateful that they have regained their freedom and can now reunite with their families, colleagues, and the wider community. “LAUTECH commends the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and the combined security forces for their roles in securing the victims’ rel…

…others were wounded, CNN reported. "U.S. forces are postured and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available to commercial shipping despite Iran's continued unwarranted aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations," CENTCOM wrote. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded to…

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…was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading troops in the operation that secured the freedom of teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and…

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…and intensify efforts aimed at denying drug traffickers and other criminal elements any freedom of action within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 7:43 AM | Share this Story

…the waterway was still open to all vessels and the US military was prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Centre, a global monitoring body, reported Sunday it was still possible to transit the strait’s southern route. Trump equally insisted that the strait remained open, as reported by…

…State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity, have been receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makin…

…proposed releasing the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in exchange for the freedom of their wives and guarantees of safe passage. Security agencies, however, rejected the proposal, insisting that the captives must first be released and that the kidnappers should surrender or face arrest or possible elimination dur…

…the impasse breaches constitutional protections around human dignity, fair hearing and freedom from discrimination, adding that a 2018 amendment to the National Open University Act had already addressed the legal questions once raised over the institution’s law programme. “There is no longer any legal justification for…

…and operational effectiveness of troops who continue to deny terrorist elements freedom of action across the North East Theatre. "The failed attack occurred at about 2220 hours (10:20 p.m.) on 11 July 2026, when the terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the troops' location. "Alert troops swif…

…that the deceased was killed while leading troops to rescue the victims who regained freedom on Friday, July 10. There are different reports on the de@th of the senior officer. While some said his convoy was hit by explosives set by terrorists at the National Park in Oyo, others said he ran into a landmine set by the A…

…three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15 had regained their freedom without the payment of ransom. The operation, described by security authorities as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence th…

…and operational effectiveness of troops who continue to deny terrorist elements freedom of action across the North East Theatre." The failed attack, he said, occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on July 11, 2026, when the terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the troops' position. "Alert troops swiftl…

…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 the mission. “It suffices to note that the oper…

Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has said President Bola Tinubu 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 stu…

…have reportedly reached the family, demanding N450m for the victims to regain their freedom Kogi state sector Commander of FRSC, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident, saying nine mourners, including two operatives of the commission, were abducted in the attack. He said the corpse was later abandoned around Ejule communi…

…Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the successful operation that secured the freedom of the victims, describing their unconditional release as encouraging news for the country. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the successful rescue demonstrated the effectiven…

…and the judiciary against citizens for expressing their views undermines democracy, freedom of expression and constitutional rights. It expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at silencing…

…fees. The United States has rejected the move, arguing that international law protects freedom of navigation through the waterway, which is one of the world's most important routes for global oil and gas exports.Araghchi travelled to Oman on Saturday, July 11, for talks related to the administration of the strait, whil…

…is worthy of thanksgiving. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes. "While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma. "The recurring incidents…

…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 appeared first on Tribune Online.