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NHRC Welcomes Rescue of Abducted Ibadan School Children

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July 13, 2026

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Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has welcomed the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire school in Ibadan, southwestern Oyo State. The Commission, while urging security agencies to intensify efforts to free other Nigerians still being held by kidnappers across the country. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu, commended security operatives for [] The post NHRC Welcomes Rescue of Abducted Ibadan School Children appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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BellaNaija

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· 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!.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Nigeria rescues abducted school children, teachers in Oyo state

At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo state nearly two months ago ‌have been rescued by security forces, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday. The students and teachers were abducted on May 15 when armed men targeted multiple schools in Oyo’s Oriire district. Oyo officials had said one The post Nigeria rescues abducted school children, teachers in Oyo state appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho

The pupils and teachers of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; LA Primary School; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, were abducted on 15 May 2026 and held captive for 56 days before they were rescued on Friday by a combined security team. The post Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 7, 2026

How a 16-year-old boy’s escape from forced labour on Lake Volta helped rescue six trafficked children

The escape of a 16-year-old boy from forced labour on Lake Volta in 2024 has led to the rescue of six other trafficked children, including his younger brother, the International Justice Mission (IJM) has revealed. The case was shared at Ghana’s National Justice Conference 2026 as an example of how collaboration between law enforcement and social protection agencies can help protect victims of child trafficking.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

About 50 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria's Oyo state

About 50 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria's Oyo state

Boston.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Authorities charge 4 adults after 16 children rescued from dilapidated Ohio home

Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable to speak and one — an 18 year-old who was developmentally disabled — could not even write her name, investigators said. The post Authorities charge 4 adults after 16 children rescued from dilapidated Ohio home appeared first on Boston.com.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 2, 2026

SHOCK: 16 children rescued from Ohio home were almost feral, authorities say...

SHOCK: 16 children rescued from Ohio home were almost feral, authorities say... (First column, 5th story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

Utusan Malaysia

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· 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.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· 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

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria's security forces rescued 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity in Oyo State, 56 days after their seizure from three schools. President Tinubu announced Thursday that eight assailants were arrested and no ransom was paid.

YNaija

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· Jul 3, 2026

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

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state | #ajshorts

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. Authorities say eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Legit.ng

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oyo: Oriire schoolchildren, teachers finally rescued after close to 2 months, see photos

Schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire in Oyo have finally regained freedom after nearly two months in captivity. Photos of the ex-abductees have surfaced.

Africanews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria recovering, governor says

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Oyo were rescued and receiving medical treatment, confirmed the local government on Friday.

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Authorities rescue 16 children from an Ohio home in 'disgusting scene'

Authorities say 16 children from the same family who were rescued from a run-down home in rural Ohio were living in horrific conditions and were confined to just one room over much of the past four years. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Assahifa

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nigeria Frees 44 Abducted Pupils and Teachers After Two-Month Captivity

Nigeria's military has rescued all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted from three schools in the southern state of Oyo nearly two months ago, following a major security operation that also led to the arrest of several suspected kidnappers, according to the BBC. The military said the hostages are receiving medical treatment at an ...

ABC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says

The government says a group of students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria's Oyo state have been rescued

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

Nigerian Army Rescues 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers 

The Nigerian military and multiple security agencies have rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers following an intelligence-driven operation that dismantled terrorist networks operating within the Old Oyo National Park and other locations across the country, marking one of the most significant school rescue operations in recent months. The development was disclosed in a statement issued [] The post Nigerian Army Rescues 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy

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· Jun 26, 2026

7 Kids Have Vanished in Missouri Since June Began

7 Kids Have Vanished in Missouri Since June Began

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Thousands of Ohio students are M.I.A. from school and losing the opportunity to reach their potential. Nearly 385,000 students—about one in every four—were “chronically absent” in 2024–25, meaning they missed more than 10 percent of the school year. Of these students, 125,000 were absent more than 20 percent of the year, or about two months’ worth of school. In districts such as Cleveland, Lorain, and Youngstown, more than half of students were chronically absent. Based on preliminary data, Read More

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state

Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

46 pupils and staff abducted on May rescued by Nigerian security forces

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped in southwest Nigeria in May have been rescued by the security forces, a presidential spokesperson said. The 46 pupils and staff were abducted from three schools in Oyo State on May 15 in an attack the Nigerian army previously blamed on Boko Haram terrorists. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

DHS rescued 8 missing children in Kansas City during World Cup

Federal agents recovered eight missing children while conducting a human trafficking operation June 22 in Kansas City, Missouri during the 2026 World Cup. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City led the operation, which identified predators looking to exploit minors, according to a press release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Federal Bureau of Investigation []...Click to read more

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

Nigeria rescues 39 schoolchildren abducted in Oyo

Nigerian security forces rescued 39 schoolchildren and six teachers who were kidnapped by gunmen nearly two months ago in southwestern Oyo state. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #nigeria Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44rHUh3 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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