‘Parade the kidnappers too’, Nigerians react to rescue of kidnapped pupils

Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria

Gunmen burst into a secondary school in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state and abducted students as ‌they were sitting exams on Monday morning, police said, the latest mass kidnapping in an insecure region. The military said troops rescued 10 students and teachers after tracking the attackers and engaging in a firefight, in which one soldier and The post Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

How kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued, nine abductors neutralised

A joint security team comprising the Nigerian Army and Police, backed with intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued all the school children and teachers kidnapped on May 15, 2026, by armed bandits in Oyo State.Security sources confirmed that, during the operation, at least nine of the bandits were neutralized, bringing to The post How kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued, nine abductors neutralised appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

At least 36 children and a staff member are missing after being kidnapped by gunmen from a school in Nigeria's northeast, the third such mass school abduction since ​May in Africa's most populous country.

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 ...

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.

NHRC Welcomes Rescue of Abducted Ibadan School Children

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.

Oyo abduction: We’re not aware of ransom demand for schoolchildren, teachers – Police

The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, has said the Nigeria Police Force is unaware of any ransom demand by abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Fayoade made this known on Monday during an official visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. He [] Oyo abduction: We’re not aware of ransom demand for schoolchildren, teachers – Police

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

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

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

"Today is Father’s Day, my heart is heavy": Yinka Ayefele on abducted Oyo schoolchildren

Yinka Ayefele's poignant Father's Day message reflected on the heartache of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, resonating with Nigerians as he calls for prayer

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.

As Africa And The Caribbean Demand Reparations, A New Book Shows The British Crown Was The Architect – Not Just A Bystander

By NAN Staff Reporter | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 26, 2026: On Juneteenth – June 19, 2026 – young Ghanaian students marched through the “Door of No Return” at Christiansborg Castle in Accra in an emotional reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade, staged before African and Caribbean heads of state and []

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

The Nigerian government has announced the rescue of students abducted by militants in Oyo state in May.

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: 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.

Parents in southwestern Nigeria relieved after kidnapped children return

Parents of students abducted from a school in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State expressed relief and gratitude after their children were rescued following nearly two months in captivity.

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

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

Ogbomoso Kidnappers Drop Prisoner Release Demand As Security Forces Tighten Forest Siege

Ogbomoso kidnappers abandon prisoner release demands and focus on ransom as security forces intensify rescue operations.

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

News24 | Gunmen abduct pupils sitting exams in northeast Nigeria

Gunmen burst into a secondary ‌school in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state and abducted pupils as they were sitting exams on Monday morning, police said, the latest mass kidnapping in an insecure region.