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Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued
Fifty days ago, Nigeria was hit with another devastating kidnapping attack that resulted in 46 students and teachers being taken from a school in Oyo State. While in the early days, the case received widespread attention from Nigerians, 50 days have passed, and there has been no news of the kidnapped victims, and it has... Read More Read » Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued on YNaija
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
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
Guineematin.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Deux jeunes emportés par les eaux à Sanoyah : « J’espère qu’on les retrouvera pour les enterrer »
Après 24 heures environ de recherches infructueuses, le désespoir commence à gagner les familles d’Alpha Mamoudou Barry, élève tout juste admis à l’examen d’entrée en 7e année, et Ibrahima Sow, apprenti menuisier. Les deux adolescents, âgés respectivement de 14 et 16 ans, sont portés disparus depuis jeudi soir, 9 juillet 2026, dans le secteur Fassiyah [] The post Deux jeunes emportés par les eaux à Sanoyah : « J’espère qu’on les retrouvera pour les enterrer » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren
I am greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes, he wrote. The post Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren appeared first on Vanguard News.
BellaNaija
· Jul 10, 2026
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!.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Polis selamatkan 16 kanak-kanak dikurung empat tahun dalam bilik penuh najis
OHIO: Seramai 16 kanak-kanak diselamatkan dari sebuah rumah usang di kawasan luar bandar Ohio selepas dipercayai dikurung dalam sebuah bilik kecil dalam keadaan amat menyedihkan sepanjang sebahagian besar tempoh empat tahun lalu, menurut pihak berkuasa. Kesemua kanak-kanak itu, yang menurut pegawai berasal daripada keluarga sama dan hidup dalam keadaan daif dikelilingi sisa najis manusia, berusia ... Read more The post Polis selamatkan 16 kanak-kanak dikurung empat tahun dalam bilik penuh najis appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Day 50: Kidnapped Oyo Children Still Waiting To Be Rescued ": Daily Post Nigeria — BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits’ captivity. Guineematin.com — Deux jeunes emportés par les eaux à Sanoyah : « J’espère qu’on les retrouvera pour les enterrer ». Vanguard News — Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren. BellaNaija — All Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers Rescued After 56-Day Ordeal. Utusan Malaysia — Polis selamatkan 16 kanak-kanak dikurung empat tahun dalam bilik penuh najis