Breaking: Again, gunmen kidnap Oyo headmaster shortly after Oriire rescue

Thirty-six days after, inside story of gunfight for hostages in Oyo forests

36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage. The post Thirty-six days after, inside story of gunfight for hostages in Oyo forests appeared first on Vanguard News.

All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal

All pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State on 15 May 2026 have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, according to President Bola Tinubu. Eight kidnappers have been arrested and are in DSS custody. The post All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits’ captivity

The kidnapped pupils and teachers from Orire, Oyo State, have been freed by their abductors. The development comes after more than 50 days in captivity. Their release was announced in a post on X on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, spokesman for the presidency. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been freed by their [] BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits’ captivity

Name, rank. photos of soldiers, generals who rescued 46 Oyo schoolchildren and teachers after 56 days

Maj. Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife led a multi-agency operation that rescued 39 pupils and 7 teachers in Oyo State, arresting 8 kidnappers without ransom payment.

Free State Fugitive Captured at Botshabelo Initiation School After Eight Years

BOTSHABELO — Law enforcement officials in the Free State have taken 30-year-old Dalixolo Ngamlani into custody in Botshabelo, ending an extensive eight-year manhunt for the fugitive who was discovered working as a teacher at a local initiation school. The apprehension occurred on the morning of Thursday, 24 June 2026, at approximately 11:00. Acting on actionable []

BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency

All the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro Esiele Community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, the Presidency announced on Friday. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying security agencies successfully rescued all the victims. “Finally, all the [] The post BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Updated: Eight arrested as kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

All the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a post on his verified X handle on Friday. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been freed The post Updated: Eight arrested as kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Dozens of abducted pupils, teachers rescued in Nigeria

Dozens of pupils and teachers kidnapped about two months ago by terrorists in Nigeria's southwestern state of Oyo were rescued during a joint operation by security forces, a senior government official said Friday, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, confirmed that all the abducted pupils and teachers from the Oriire community had regained their freedom in a rescue operation carried out by multiple security agencies. The mass abduction occurred on May 15, when a group of gunmen attacked three schools in the Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo state. Local media reported that 46 people -- 39 pupils and seven teachers -- were abducted. One of the abducted teachers was later killed in captivity. Nigerian authorities identified the attackers as displaced members of the Boko Haram terrorist group. On Thursday, Nigerian Defense Minister Christopher Musa said the terrorists had demanded the release of several detained commanders in exchange for the hostages, a demand the Nigerian government publicly rejected.

Perth mother Alanah Smithwick to face trial on murder charges after baby found dead at Baldivis home

Homicide detectives located eight-month-old Eden Everly-Jane at a home in Baldivis last year.

Koubia : Accusé de viol sur une jeune enseignante, le directeur d’une école est en cavale

Le directeur de l’école primaire de Bantanko, située dans la sous-préfecture de Fafaya (préfecture de Koubia), est activement recherché par les autorités administratives et judiciaires. Il est accusé d’avoir violé, en marge des cérémonies de proclamation des résultats de fin d’année scolaire, une jeune enseignante contractuelle de 19 ans. Alors que le suspect reste introuvable, []

(LEAD) Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case

GWANGJU, July 11 (Yonhap) -- Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju poli...