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Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the 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 [] The post Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Edo police arrest two for faking kidnap, demanding N4m ransom
The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on 26th June, 2026, at about 1030hrs, operatives of Igarra Division arrested two suspects, Lucky Alabi ‘M’, 48 years, and Taiye Enahoro ‘M’, 37 years, both of Uneme Akpama Community, for conspiring to stage the fake kidnapping of Lucky Alabi. Acting on credible The post Edo police arrest two for faking kidnap, demanding N4m ransom appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jul 10, 2026
Oyo school abduction followed my 2027 presidential declaration – Makinde
For seven years, we didn't witness anything like this in Oyo State. I declared to run for the presidency of Nigeria at four o'clock, and by 9 a.m. the following morning, the children were abducted, Makinde said. The post Oyo school abduction followed my 2027 presidential declaration – Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 12, 2026
Kidnapping: Gov Adeleke calls for increased momentum against criminals
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against 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 [] Kidnapping: Gov Adeleke calls for increased momentum against criminals
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Minister Lauds President Tinubu Over Rescue of Abducted Pupils
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, the minister described the operation [] The post Minister Lauds President Tinubu Over Rescue of Abducted Pupils appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Muslim News Nigeria
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Oyo abduction: Abiodun, Obasa hail Tinubu, Makinde, security agencies over rescue of pupils, teachers": Dateline Nigeria — Edo police arrest two for faking kidnap, demanding N4m ransom. Vanguard News — Oyo school abduction followed my 2027 presidential declaration – Makinde. Daily Post Nigeria — Kidnapping: Gov Adeleke calls for increased momentum against criminals. Voice of Nigeria — Minister Lauds President Tinubu Over Rescue of Abducted Pupils. Muslim News Nigeria — BREAKING: All kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom – Presidency