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Oyo rescue: We thank God, but there’re still more people in captivity – CAN to Tinubu govt

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 12, 2026

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, expresses its heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty following the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other individuals abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area after enduring 56 challenging days in captivity. “Today is a day of deep gratitude for the children who have returned, the teachers reunited [] Oyo rescue: We thank God, but there’re still more people in captivity – CAN to Tinubu govt

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oyo abduction: Makinde thanks Tinubu, says no ransom paid

The Oyo State Government expressed gratitude over the safe return of the victims after weeks in captivity, saying their release underscored the state's commitment to tackling insecurity through principled and sustainable measures rather than financing criminal networks. The post Oyo abduction: Makinde thanks Tinubu, says no ransom paid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

Kwara PDP asks govt to rescue 176 abductees of Kaiama commumity

The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has tasked the state government to rescue the 176 abductees of Kaiama community. The party congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 51 harrowing days in [] Kwara PDP asks govt to rescue 176 abductees of Kaiama commumity

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· Jul 10, 2026

Tinubu hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers, vows justice

President Bola Tinubu has expressed joy over the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Tinubu commended the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police for securing the victims’ release after 56 days in captivity. The commendation is in a statement issued by The post Tinubu hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers, vows justice appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Oyo rescue: We thank God, but there’re still more people in captivity – CAN to Tinubu govt": Vanguard News — Oyo abduction: Makinde thanks Tinubu, says no ransom paid. Daily Post Nigeria — Kwara PDP asks govt to rescue 176 abductees of Kaiama commumity. Dateline Nigeria — Tinubu hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers, vows justice